Doctors give trusted answers on uses, effects, side-effects, and cautions: Dr. Huilgol on can you take imodium and bentyl together: This is not a good idea. I have anxiety and I was prescribed.5mg of Xanax to take as needed. I don't take it very often, normally like twice a month when I'm just really overwhelmed. WOW that is unusual reaction to xanax, it saved my life! or should I say gave me my life back, allot of people with tell you about the addictiveness of xanax, which is true, but It is a GOOD drug for short term or as needed so one can work on reasons for Panic. hope you have better luck with the ativan. keep us posted. She has also taken 1 gram of Xanax. Is that safe? Can you take the both together? She is a very good friend of mine and I really just want to make sure she's going to be ok. Do not take Xanax if you have acute narrow-angle glaucoma. Do not take Xanax if you’re taking the antifungal drugs Sporanox (itraconazole) or Nizoral (ketoconazole). What did you doctor tell you to take? It is normally dosed out three times a day. Morning noon and night. To cover the day. If it was given as to be taken when needed then if you need it take it. As the other posted responded, you should not have any concerns being on xanax at a low dose long term other than tolerance and dependance. I have been a low dose of Valium for over 5 years. Just when I think I'm out of the woods something else comes along and knocks me down. THe body aches and pain are pretty bad along with the abdominal cramps is more than I can stand. In the short term, Xanax relaxes the muscles and eases restlessness and anxiety. It can also cause “rebound” symptoms. This occurs when the symptoms you’re taking Xanax to treat reappear in. Know the facts about Xanax and connect with help and support to keep your child safe. What is Xanax? Xanax (alprazolam) is a benzodiazepine medication that acts as a central nervous system depressant.