I have been on a variety of anti-depressants over the yrs.  Since March, 08 I have been on 60.mg of Cymbalta.  From what I understand it not only helps w/ depression but anxiety as well.  I am due for Med review and I may have to up the dosage of Cymbalta, and reduce the xanax.  I started the xanax @ .025mg then .050mg now I am @ 1mg 1 tablet 3x's a day.  When I feel the extreme anxiety I start w/ 1/2 a pill if that doesn't help I take other 1/2.  If I take a whole 1mg. I am off balance and unsteady almost like buzzed from drinking although I stay away from alcohol, so I don't drive any where.  At night before bed I take about 3 xanax so I can sleep.  Over the counter sleep aids just don't work for me.  Depending on the situation some times I take more than is perscribed due to night mares and restlessness.

I hope when I discuss this @ my upcoming med review there are other options for me.

dewalt