It seems like if I take AD for 3 or more days i start to feel anxious so I stop taking it, and I feel better the next day but then I need it again. I will ask my Dr. about it. I have read some scary stuff about AD and it makes me nervous about taking it . Maybe if you don't want to get hooked on anxiety meds you could try kava kava it's an herb. it is very good for anxiety, but it can't be taken with other meds.