http://www.medications.com/effect/view/11913 I had back surgery sevral years ago & now need another. Then I had a major heart attack & had heart surgery. I live on pain medication for my beck & take a handful of pills daily for my heart. I am only 47 years old. I have had problems sleeping for someti Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:39:46 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/11913?item=7714 I have taken Xanax off and on for 28 years for anxiety and I have never had any negative side effect from it. It helps me to relax...to feel normal. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/11913?item=7714 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:11:23 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/11913?item=7809 Yes this is a side effect of Xanax. That is the worst drug ever invented in my opinion. Doctors just put you on this crap and don't tell you anything about the very serious and negative side effects of this drug. I was on this drug for about 2 years and http://www.medications.com/effect/view/11913?item=7809