It is foolish to self prescribe and become dependent on narcotics, antianxiety agents (xanax, valium), and glucocorticoids (cortisone, prednisone) in general, not to mention while on. For discomfort, you should choose Alleve, Celebrex, or Vioxx. If you suffer from chronic pain not helped by any of these non-steroidal antiinflammatory agents, then you should see a doc. Chronic pain is usually a sympton of something bigger going on. Most anxiety is induced by excessive AAS intake.