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[quote=Anonymous]13:34 Xanax taker here.

OP:  In response to your follow up question, I've only taken Xanax in the 3rd trimester.  I believe the research shows no evidence of developmental detriment from taking Xanax in the 2nd and 3rd tri's; with prolonged/daily use, there is a risk of fetal dependency/withdrawal, but even that is manageable and short-term.  I'm taking it only episodically--and in fact only once, so far--which is not thought to cause any dependency or risk of withdrawal.  I'm not sure if there is any research that reflects possible detriment if taken in the 1st tri, however most doctors, as I'm sure you know / have heard, are more conservative then given that most cellular development occurs in the 1st tri so it's the most "sensitive" trimester in terms of interractions and potential to effect fetal development.  I would ask your doc. about that.

16:48:  My dose is .5 mg, which I think is the lowest dose they prescribe.  As noted above, I've only taken it in the 3rd tri -- my nocturnal panic attacks started in the 2nd tri -- and only once, but it definitely did the trick when I took it.  The just-starting panic attack was totally gone within a few minutes, maybe even only 1-2 minutes. I was lying in bed doing deep breathing, etc., too, so not sure exactly, but it was an incredibly quick response to the meds; my understanding is that Xanax is the fastest acting benzodiazipine available; and also the fastest to leave your system, another benefit if you don't want it to build up in your system b/c you're pregnant.  I definitely think having the prescription available, sitting on my nightstand, and knowing it's an option, has in and of itself helped stem the attacks. I'd had a series of attacks one wkd, saw the doc. that Tuesday, got the script that day, and didn't have another attack (once bottle was in hand) for 5 more weeks. It's a huge comfort, psychologically, to know it's available should an attack ensue.

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