"as a person who suffers from insomnia because i can&#039;t get my mind to leave me alone at night, xanax (alprazolam) is most effective. i can take 1mg at bedtime and experience the most restful sleep, waking the next morning calm, but alert and refreshed. i also experience anxiety and it seems that 1mg at night carries over to the next morning to help calm me. however, this drug is addictive and, if stopped without a doctor&#039;s supervision, a person may suffer from withdrawals and it is possible that withdrawals could lead to seizures and/or stroke. stopping cold turkey is not advised and may lead to death. if you take xanax regularly, do not stop taking it without consulting a physician regardless of where or how you get it."