Is taking 1 tab of .25 mg Xanax per day for insomnia ok? I worry about my

[livaso2003]

liver & other possible consequences? It's the only drug that relaxes me and puts me to sleep. I don't want to be hooked on this tranquilizer for the rest of my life. But right now I can't imagine myself without taking this tiny pill before I go to bed. I do worry about my health though and a possible addiction if I continue taking it for a long period. But on the other hand, it's only 1 tab per day which a low dose too. What do you think?
Ambien and other sleep meds dont help me. Ambien causes horrible hallucinations and loss of memory. The problem is insomnia I have is due to an obvious minor academics induced anxiety that I have which causes mind racing at night time.

[jimmiv]

I would be more worried about the dependence on the drug.
Xanax is a very subtle drug. I like it too. Ambien is probably more appropriate but then again it leads to a psychological dependence.

However try another way to bring on sleep like reading a book,exercise or yoga before bed. There are also homeopathic medicines that relax. My favorite is called Rescue. found at any health food store. Also the supplement melatonin usually works for me. Good luck.