"it is better than nothing. but xanax works much better. my previous dr in another city prescribed xanax. i took it as needed for about 20 yrs. it kicked in almost immediately so i only took it when a bad situation occurred. i never became dependent or addicted. current dr (different location) refuses to prescribe xanax &amp; will only let me have tranxene.   since it doesn&#039;t kick in quickly i have to take it in anticipation of the occurrence of a bad situation. so i take it every day 1st thing when i get up so it will be in my system by the time i get to work. so i take more of it &amp; it works less well than xanax. more drs need to know that xanax is not really addictive &amp; it works far better than tranxene."