What do you feel like when taking Xanax for the first time?!

I agree with Sallyw that 25mgs is on the high end of dosage. I have been taking the generic of Xanax called Alprazolam for over 10 yrs. Initially, it was first prescribed for me after I was the victim of an awful crime. I stopped taking it for about a year but then I began having panic attacks as well as post traumatic stress. However, even when it was first given to me, the dosage was only 10 mg twice a day, three times a day, if needed. It helped tremendously as I had not even wanted to leave my home & after using it for not very long, I was ready to go..It worked so well that I was even able to return to work. It s like SallyW said, tho', it is very addicting & when I stopped taking it for awhile, the dr. put me on another medication to keep me from withdrawal symptoms. After it became apparent that I needed medication, (as my drs had already told me), I tried a couple of others but Xanax seemed to work best for me. Currently, I take 5 mg. three times a day & I have done well. I do agree, tho' that 25 mg does sound quite high. However, without knowing the severity of your disorder, the drs may feel that this is the best dose for you. My dosage has changed from time to time & this may also be the plan they have for your treatment. Back to your question (finally), when I first began taking the 10 mg dose, I can remember that I would definitely feel drowsy, often taking naps. Even tho' I felt fine emotionally, I realize now that my reflexes were certainly not such that I could drive a car or as they say, operated heavy machinery. This lasted for probably 2-3 wks & as I was building up my resistance to the drug, the less drowsy I became. Soon, I was able to take the medication in the morning & go to work without any problem. One thing I would really stress & your drs. have hopefully also told you, DO NOT exceed the dosage prescribed for you. I't's like saying if one works, then two would work twice as good..& that road only leads to destruction. Also, when you begin to have those thoughts, it can be that an addiction is around the corner. It's always better to just contact your dr.& be honest with him. Most drs. will appreciate this & he can either adjust your dose or even prescribe another medication to take along with your Xanax. I hope that it helps you as much as it has helped me all these years. Good Luck !

WebMD, PDR

That's on the high end dosage, I personally think he should have started you off on the lowest dose 5-10mg. It's also can be very additive. You have to be careful taking this type of meditation. Since this is your first time take half of a half then if you don't feel anything within 1-5min. for sure by 10min. take the other half of the half. It makes you mellow and relaxed ,sometimes too relaxed, that you don't want to do anything. Every person is different some people Love it and other people rarely use it, only in desperate situation like panic attacks. You should use some coping skills like deep breathing,mediatation, and imagery to help with your social anxiety. I don't like using certain medication as it's a temporarily fix, it doesn't deal/cure the problem. I would definitely get a second opinion and see what they would recommend.

Experience

I was given Xanax prior to some surgery to help me relax and although it helped with anxiety, I could still function and when the procedure required me to have something uncomfortable, I still nearly kicked the doctor in the head so I think you'll be okay. You may not want to drive until you know for sure how YOU will react though. That is simply prudent. You could get a little dizzy or light headed though until you get used to that dosage.

just really calm, for that low of a dose.. now if it was one of the higher, like 50 or 75mg, then you would be out of it completely lol.

but for now, you'll just be chillin basically. but still able to fuction just fine

I could barely tell it was even working.