Anxiety
"I have been on quite a few antidepressants in addition to Xanax.  The antidepressants made my anxiety and panic worse, needing to increase my intake of Xanax when on the antidepressant(s).  I was really reluctant to take the Xanax when I was first prescribed the medication.  I have been of Pristiq for 8 months now and have lowered my Xanax from 1 mg in the morning, 1mg midday and 2 mg at bed.  I am now taking 0.5mg in the morning and 1.5 mg at bed.  I am taking vitamins, doing yoga and taking better care of myself. My doctor knows, I am honest. He wanted me to take 2mg every 8 hours but never did. My Mother just died a few weeks ago and have been getting really bad anxiety and still the same dose helps me.  Hope this helps."