I use alprazolam for anxiety, over the last few months it has gone from about .5 mg once or twice a week to as much as three times a week. Lately it's been basically every other day, and I'm concerned because I feel like I'm developing a tolerance. I've read that physical dependance can develop within weeks of daily use, and while I understand everyone's physiology is different, I'm just wondering if doing it every other day (which I've been doing for about a month day, with a few breaks of 3-4 days) makes any difference. I've been keeping it to my .5 dose a day but there have been a few times I did 1 mg in one day (morning and night). I've decided to stop for at least a week today and am wondering if I should be concerned about seizures or any other major side effects. The times I stopped for 3-4 days I didn't experience anything except for a little heightened anxiety and trouble sleeping. I know this isn't a place for medical advice, just wondering if anyone else can share their experiences.