"i have generalized anxiety disorder and several other mental illnesses, so i am on a combination of medications. xanax is one of the best of the bunch. i only get fifteen 0.5mg pills per month, for use only in stressful situations. works like a charm every time. within fifteen minutes my anxiety and panic symptoms are well under control. no side effects whatsoever. i know the danger of addiction is very real, but as long as i use my xanax sparingly, i see no reason to ever stop taking it. i also take tenormin, neurontin, ambien, buspar, and remeron."