Does anyone take Xanax for the occasional Anxiety Attack??? Wondering of it is ok (gonna check with the Doc at my appointment) now? I was told years ago the in extreme situations chew it. I wonder...

I keep Ativan (Lorazepam) on hand in it's smallest dose (0.5mg) for the occasional anxiety attack. It also helps with my monthly menstrual headaches. Most of the time I score it in half to just 0.25mg and that's all I need.

To answer your question, yes, it is safe to take after surgery. My doctor actually prescribes it for esophageal spasms in the first month after surgery. Ativan and Xanax are in the same family of benzodiazapines.

U can put it under your tongue if you want or crush it and put it in liquids -

I swallow .5 Xanax. Started taking them 3 days post op. I do not take every day but when I need one I take it, my doctor said it was fine

That's what I was hoping to hear. 1/2 a pill is so small I can swallow it I am sure! I will confirm with my Doc! Thanks so much!!!