"i&#039;ve been on alprazolam (xanax) for over five years now.  i take 2mg four times a day.  xanax is the only medication, when taken as prescribed, that allows me to manage my anxiety and panic disorder.  i have my generalized anxiety disorder (gad), my severe panic disorder, my antisocial tendencies, my social anxiety, my insecurity&#039;s and even my agoraphobia all to a tolerable level. xanax has greatly improved the quality of my life. if you can&#039;t find anything else that works, ask your doctor about alprazolam."