Posted by tex1 on April 23, 2002, at 11:00:44
In reply to for how long is it safe to take Xanax?, posted by gregm2 on April 23, 2002, at 4:11:53
> Any long term Xanax users?
> What is your experience?
> My father (75 years old) has started taking
> 3 x 0.25 mg of xanax per day to reduce anxiety, which is probably a long term one.
> Any alternatives for long term use?
> Thanks in advanceOhh Gee...noo....Xanax is great because it's not sedative, but God...he'll develope a tolerance after few weeks (even sooner). It's not about safety, it's about tolerance....! I'd suggest a long life benzo, such as Klonopin, in small dosages or prazepam. Believe me, benzos are good if taken just as a cashè when you have a headache, but not taken continously. In this case why not trying buspirone (a new class of non addictive anxiolitics) ?
Best luck
Tex
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