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SarahDawn86
SarahDawn86

I am new to this group.  Recently I had a health scare (pulmonary embolisms) and since then I have had really bad anxiety because of it.  I am constantly worrying and obsessing about every pain I have during my recovery.  Also since it was a potentially life threatening condition, I am obessessed over the "what ifs" of it all.  My doctor prescribed me .5mg of alprazolam for my anxiety and I was instructed to take it when I felt an anxiety episode happening or if I was in a stressful situation.  Does anyone have experience with this drug and can you offer any advice on taking it.  I have never taken any type of anxiety meds before and the thought of taking it gives me additional anxiety. Thanks for your help! 

Shurlburt
Shurlburt
I was discharged yesterday with a PE. I am having the same questions too. I do have a Dr. appointment next week for follow up so I am going to ask. I hope you find the answers you are looking for and will be watching for other replies
lijie218
lijie218
I started taking Lorazepam- which is a slightly less potent version of the same drug (benzodiazepine) you've been prescribed- one month ago. It has helped my anxiety a LOT. They can be habit forming and do NOT NOT mix with alcohol but for most people they work with panic attacks with minimal side effects. I kept a log of everytime I took it and what my anxiety was before and after to try to track how it was working. Hang in there.
TGrove
TGrove
Same thing with me. It helps!
Sylvan
Sylvan
im not taking any anxiety meds so far, but our situations and feelings seem so similar. i was just diagnosed with a DVT days ago and have barely slept since. with or without pain meds with me its an issue of being afraid i wont wake up or something. When i expressed my fears to my doctor he smiled and said "thats a perfectly normal reaction". We are all different people with different emotions, and while im personally not on any medication, do not feel bad about asking for help and options. i wish you peace, the same peace i wish for myself.
briggy1
briggy1
This med has worked for me. I use it on a " as needed " basis with no side effects. Just use with caution as with any drug. Good luck
Bella12
Bella12
I haven't heard of that drug. I am on a low dose of anxiety med and it doesn't take all the anxiety away. I have to use coping skills. I would tell your Doctor how you are doing on the med and tell the Doctor if you keep having anxiety over your illness.
SarahDawn86
SarahDawn86
Sylvan- what were your symptoms of DVT? They never found the source of my pulmonary embolism and now any leg pain I get I'm worried that it may be a DVT but I'm not even sure what that would feel like. I am on xarelto and a side effect is muscle pain so I'm hoping that my leg pain is just because of that.