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Who else takes these?? My doctor prescribed me some the other day, I have been extremely distressed after my break up and at times was unbearable. I've heard these are addictive and not the best, but they have helped when i'm feeling really stressed. I don't take much either they are only 2mg and today I have taken 2

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Hi,
I take xanax and have for many years, at a low dose. It helps me deal with extreme anxiety and even acts as a slight antidepressant. I know I am "hooked" on it, but I have accepted it; the pdoc who prescribed it never told me it was addictive. I did reduce the dose. Then I wanted to go off it completely so I switched over to valium very slowly and then tapered the valium. Now I take 50% less xanax and it helps. I would not recommend taking the valium daily or you will become dependent. Just a friendly suggestion!
Best wishes.