I have had a Xanax Rx for 19 years. I've been off and on other daily medications but my Xanax Rx has been my constant the entire time I've dealt with GAD. It's a very low dose (.25mg) and I take it probably 8-10 times a year. Sometimes I end up taking .5mg but the frequency has always been extremely rare, I've never shown signs of dependency, I've never had negative side effects from it aside from drowsiness and it's ALWAYS been super helpful during an acute panic/anxiety attack.

I started seeing a new doctor this year and today was the first time I have needed to ask for a refill on my Xanax. She told me that she's very uncomfortable refilling it. Her reasons were that 1) people who take much higher doses than me at a much higher frequency have had some negative neuro effects in their feet (made sure I knew it was only people taking significant doses) and 2) dependency.

Instead, she wants me to try hydroxyzine to see if that works instead. She refused to refill my Xanax Rx until I try this other one first. Even though her reasons do not apply to me -- I'm not taking a high enough dose for the neuro effects and I've proven for 19 years I don't have a dependency and that's not of concern. 

Is it unreasonable for me to be so dang frustrated with her? It's probably also my anxiety talking but I'm so frustrated that her discomfort is seemingly more important than my treatment.

Also, anyone use hydroxyzine and find it helpful?