Posted by chemist on August 17, 2004, at 13:10:39
In reply to what to take before flying?, posted by karen m. on August 15, 2004, at 17:24:35
hello there, chemist here...i agree that lessons are appropriate if you are going to be piloting the craft yourself, but the benzodiazepine option proferred by linkadge seems to be a better fit in this case, in my opinion. i used to get quite worked-up before embarking on a flight, and have used many of the benzos as well as xanax for relief. if you truly need to be calm and cool at the moment of boarding, prn dosing of valium, ativan, or xanax is likely your ticket (i note that ativan will be effective, although in prn dosing, onset of action of valium is sooner than that of ativan): klonopin will not be of no utility, but the others will calm you in a shorter interval. it seems as though you are experiencing anticipatory anxiety: in this case, klonopin would be appropriate, with perhaps some ativan or xanax for breakthrough anxiety/panic. do consult with your doctor, of course, and look into the ativan/xanax option for short-term (valium can leave one feeling a bit more physically sluggish: i am assuming you would prefer to walk off the plane than be carried off!) and/or klonopin for long-term relief. and do avoid cocktails (the alcohol-containing variety), as sedating effects/memory loss will be compounded....all the best, chemist
> as i get older situations that fall into the realm of claustraphobia that never used to bother me or only bothered me a little are now REALLY getting to me. If I have to take an elevator, I take the stairs if possible. I will walk up 5 flights in sweltering heat to avoid a crammed elevator. But now I have to fly and I find myself getting anxious about that 4 weeks in advance...i can't imagine the day i really go. I'm thinking of taking some klonopin (generic version) or xanx but want to still be able to function. any advice on what drug is best for these situations? i guess you would say phobic environments when one HAS to submit?
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