The risk of the
development of tolerance is very high. Once tolerance to the effects of
Xanax develop, it will no longer be effective. Increasing the dose will temporarily reestablish efficacy, however, this would be short lived.
If you need a long-term treatment option for your anxiety, Klonopin or Valium are superior. Klonopin is indicated for panic only, while Valium is indicated for generalized or "tension" anxiety.