I have been taking Xanax for 25 years for high anxiety. I have only a vision problem from taking them. Is it OK to be on this medication this long? I only take a 1mg when I feel anxiety coming on. My dr says take 2mg twice a day. I feel that is too much. So I break them in half and take 1mg twice a day. Do I have an addiction to these? Please help... Worried

I have been taking Xanax for 25 years for high anxiety. I have only a vision problem from taking them. Is it ok to be on this medication this long? I only take a 1mg when I feel anxiety coming on. My dr says take 2mg twice a day. I feel that is too much. So I break them in half and take 1mg twice a day. Do I have an addiction to these? Please help... Worried


The best person to address this is your Physician - someone familiar with your medical and personal history.

There is no way to know if you have an addiction. What happens when you stop the medication?

I am reading that long term use can cause side effects - but your Physician is aware of that and must feel that the benefits outweigh the risks.

I have been taking Xanax for 25 years for high anxiety. I have only a vision problem from taking them. Is it ok to be on this medication this long? I only take a 1mg when I feel anxiety coming on. My dr says take 2mg twice a day. I feel that is too much. So I break them in half and take 1mg twice a day. Do I have an addiction to these? Please help... Worried

It sounds like you have more of an aversion than addiction.

If the prescription is relieving your anxiety, you are taking a minimal dose with no side effects, can't see any reason to question. As Judy noted, next time you're there might want address this issue with the doctor.