Hi all. I’ve had great success with Buspirone, and while the number of panic attacks have decreased exponentially as have the severity of them, I do find myself in uncomfortable positions on occasion. I couldn’t bring myself to take Hydroxyzine 10mg due to its long half-life and my general hatred for the way anticholinergic drugs make me feel (despite having allergies, I avoid Benadryl like the plague). My doctor recommended trying a low dose of Xanax, half a tablet of the lowest strength (0.25mg —&gt;0.125mg). I told them that I’d sleep on it and get back to them. I am apprehensive about taking a benzodiazepine given their dependence liability and because I’m not sure I’ll tolerate the sedation any better than Hydroxyzine-type drugs. The main point of attraction is the short duration — if it makes me feel terrible, I only have to put up with it for an hour and I know it will be effective as Benzos are probably the most effective panic treatment.

I don’t get panic attacks often, so I know realistically the dependence liability is low if used as directed… but I still am having trouble making up my mind. Does anyone have any experience at this dose? I’m making a pros/cons list to help me make up my mind. 

Thank you!