Being sensitive to zanax after being on it for 5 years?

Hi I have had panic attacks on and off for last 25 plus years. I am a 39 yr old male and have taking zanax for the last 5 years prescribed 1mg but only take half. My question to anyone is, have any of you become sensitive to it as opposed to increasing tolerance? I loved this medication in the beginning but was always cautious not to abuse it. The last year I noticed even the usual half tab .5 would knock me out? I now have to cut them in half. If I take a .5 at night I have the nice relax feeling if I take it early in day it knocks me out. I know i'm lucky I didn't need higher and higher doses....I guess I' m just lucky???/

Hi macabe and welcome!

I am wondering if anything else has changed? Have you added/changed any other precriptions? Even natral suppliments should be considered here, as they can cause reaction just as Rx's can.

Any major lifestyle changes? Exercise, diet, weight loss...alcohol/substance use?

Just things to consider...otherwise, if you doctor is not concerned...I would just stay the course of splitting the pills and go with the half-dose.

I hope that you get the answers that you seek soon. Perhaps someone with similar experiences will post and share.

Keep talking with us. We are a supportive group here to understand and listen.;)

Scaredy Cat