Posted by fca on November 14, 2006, at 15:08:42
In reply to Cannot Concentrate, Focus, or Comprehend!!!!!, posted by BUCKEYE FANATIC on November 14, 2006, at 14:32:21
From "Crazy Meds" my favorite site re: medication;
"Xanax (alprazolam). Xanax is the most potent and known as being the most addictive of all the benzos, so use with caution if there's any chance you need to take this med daily or have the slightest hint of substance abuse. With all other benzos you can withdrawal using another benzo. Not Xanax. With Xanax you can discontinue only with Xanax, no other benzo will do. Xanax also has the worst side effect profile of the benzos, it could mess with your sleep, mess with your hormones, mess with your weight and just mess with you in general like a regular anticonvulsant and not side effect-free benzo"I do not know if this answers any of your question but memory and concentration problems are associated with benzodiazepines. This probably is not a time to taper and switch to another medication. If this is the problem I do not know what to suggest except to see a good psychopharmacologist who can walk and medicate you through the exams. I feel anxious after reading how important the exam is to your life--you might want to visit this as an issue in itself. Finally, the mere fact you are a Buckeye Fanatic is a significant liability in itself. Hope you make it through the weekend
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