"i have taken alprazolam for about 2 weeks now and it has really helped control my anxiety.  i had my first panic attack and then started getting them everyday and they would last all day.  for the first 3 or 4 days i had to take alprazolam every 5 hours (3 times a day).  then i would get the panic attacks when i woke up (9 am) and then around 5pm, so then i took 2 pills a day for about 4 days.  now i am down to one pill in the morning because i keep waking up with anxiety.  the alprazolam works in the first 20 minutess but my anxiety gets a little worse when i take it and then it gets so much better!  the downside is the bad taste, causes drowsiness, loss of appetite and weight, and is highly addictive.  great for temporary relief!"