"i have been prescribed alprazolam (xanax) and a variety of other benzodiazipines for the past ten years when i was first diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, my dosage is 2mg 2 x daily. this was recently reduced from 2mg 3 x daily and i admit i do suffer a little but i make the best of it. the most important thing about xanax is it is addictive and never suddenly stop taking it! you could suffer from what&#039;s called a &quot;benzodiazipine withdrawal seizure&quot;. you need to taper your dose down. this is a proper and safe way to wean off. but overall, wonderful medicine for anxiety! "