Posted by TrishaTreasure on August 2, 2003, at 20:07:01
In reply to Re: MY Effexor experience and a Xanax XR question » TrishaTreasure, posted by Ame Sans Vie on August 2, 2003, at 19:12:27
> The XR version of Xanax essentially feels the same as the immediate-release formation, but with two major differences.
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> 1. It doesn't come on as quickly as Xanax, so I find it helpful to set my alarm for an hour before I plan on waking up so that I can take my Xanax XR, go back to sleep for an hour, and wake up feeling great. I do this with my other medication also (Ultram).
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> 2. There are no highs and lows as there are between doses of Xanax. It's very smooth and even for the whole duration (which, for me, is 24 hours--for a friend of mine, it only lasts about 12).
****************I never really thought about feeling cruddy in the morning. I take a Xanax first thing when I awaken. It's a ritual. Mostly because I haven't had any in about 6 or 7 hours (I take one at bed time). Maybe I will feel ok but if not, I will try that trick of waking up and taking it earlier then trying to sleep for a while. It makes sense. I do have 1 mg tablets for a while "in case" I feel the immediate need. I sure hope this works. I would like the "straight line" vs the highs and lows when the stuff just quits and I can feel it.
Thanks!
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