Posted by steve12 on October 26, 2004, at 7:37:47
In reply to Re: Xanax and tolerance: studies available?, posted by numbster on October 25, 2004, at 23:36:05
That's not true. SSRI's do not cause dependence. Yes discontinuation syndrome is a real issue, but it is not the same as dependence (how many people are forging scripts to get them?) Tolerance and abuse are different animals when it comes to xanax -- abuse is possible, tolerance is guarenteed. Abuse typically occurs if the it is not taken as prescribed (taking all 3 doses at once). As to effectiveness, that's an ideopathic result, but I know of few doctors who would consider xanax as a long-term solution for anxiety unless one is totally disabled by it.
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> To me the real issue isn't if dependence is justified... Even the SSRI's cause physical dependence, just try discontinuing one of those suddenly. Not as dramatic withdrawal symptoms as xanax perhaps, but many have some pretty bad withdrawal symptoms. In any case, I think you misunderstood my post, because what I was getting at was if the tolerance one develops for xanax levels off at some point, or if it continues until a given xanax dose has little or no effect. Obviously different people will have different experiences which is why I was looking for studies.
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