It is also very to tell your doctor if you are taking any other medications, in case the combination of the drugs may be harmful. As with most medications, you should never drink alcohol with Xanax.
There are many good reasons why Xanax may be a good treatment for your condition. However, always consider that Xanax can be very addictive. If you have been taking more of the drug than was originally prescribed for you, or you find yourself taking it more often, you may have developed a tolerance to Xanax. What that means is that you have been taking the drug long enough that it now takes more of the drug for you to achieve the same effects as when you originally began taking it. If this is the case in your situation, it is not a good idea to quit the drug cold turkey. You may want to be honest with your doctor and let him know that you have been taking more than prescribed. He may want to wean you off the drug slowly. If you stop taking the drug abruptly, there may be some uncomfortable and dangerous side effects.
If you know someone who is abusing Xanax, you may want to consider getting some help from an interventionist. The interventionist can help organize and plan the detoxification and treatment for your loved one.