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Re: when is xanax prescribed?

Posted by eep on June 28, 2003, at 1:03:36

In reply to when is xanax prescribed?, posted by aquestioner on June 27, 2003, at 20:51:13

hey aquestioner.

> Seems like "benzos" whatever those are..are helpful with stress/panic? When is Xanax prescribed and why is it so controversial? Does it make you sick, or lawsuits etc. I've read some posts,but there are so many!

the benzodiazapine family of drugs are all highly addictive, hence the bad rep. xanax and ativan are two of the most commonly prescribed benzos, both used to treat anxiety and other related symptoms. however, i've read that quitting either is as bad as kicking heroin.

i take xanax when i need it - half of a .25mg if i'm feeling edgy. i also take it sparingly inspite of the fact that my doc seems to think that, "addiction," is not something i should worry about.. substance abuse has never been my thing. he, "recommends," that i take .25mgs 3-4 times a day, which makes me think he's out of his mind, but, whatever.

is the wellbutrin getting any less aggitating for you? have you thought of taking a (more sedating) ssri that won't make you edgy? i really like my paxil CR (25mg, pm) & wellbutrin SR (100mg, am) with an occasional xanax thing i've got going on. the paxil treats depression, anxiety and ocd while the wellbutrin kind of offsets the slight day time sedation from paxil and helps keep me in my clothes :).

hope all is well,
v.


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