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Re: Xanax Dosage

Posted by banxious on August 31, 2002, at 20:51:02

In reply to Re: Xanax Dosage » banxious, posted by judy1 on August 31, 2002, at 18:31:39

Actually, the benzo is for GAD/SP.

I found Klonopin (Rivotril here in Canada) to be like a heavy sedative, no anxiolytic effect.

Having tried bromazepam and having a bad reaction to lorazepam, and knowing that the longer half life benzos (ie. Valium/Tranxene) are not particularly effective for SP, I have gone to Xanax as a last resort.

I finally figured out that instead of worrying about dependency and taking much smaller doses than prescribed, I should just go to the full mg TID and set a date in 2-3 weeks time to do a little taper with a benzo with a longer half life.
My pdoc doesn't seem to have a problem keeping me on the Xanax long term (he gave me 600 0.5 mg tabs at once), but I am concerned about the long term effects of cognition and memory.

Brian


> since you're on the roller coaster ride of xanax (which i happen to think is the best benzo for panic disorder), you may want to try (like the other posters suggested) klonopin and then take xanax prn- i always take it sub-ling so (despite the nasty taste) it starts working in 5-10 minutes. i also agree that panic waxes and wanes and that's why i don't mess with my klonopin dose but do increase and decrease the xanax when appropriate. take care and good luck- judy


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