Posted by Honore on March 27, 2007, at 10:36:32
In reply to Re: just say what you need » Honore, posted by jealibeanz on March 27, 2007, at 5:30:21
I take long-term Flonase myself (with MAOIs and chronic low-level sinus infection).
The analogy isn't perfect, of course, because dependency hasn't been a problem with Flonase.
But I agree that we (in this country and elsewhere) have a bit of a fixation on dependence on certain drugs-- and not others. Of course there are reasons and distinctions-- but I do think it's overstated, and that these drugs are useful, if not overused.
My concern stems from a family situation, which was extremely tragic-- which came from needed use, that led to dependence, which led to other things-- and I would just hate to see you get into any of those things.
I don't blame my family member although it was at times agonizing to see his struggles and the problems that developed. I know you can need something like that-- and still, unawares develop more of an addiction-like relationship to it.
I think this can be avoided- but it takes vigilance and a little on-going fear of what could happen-- even when you think you have it under control.
That's why I'm saying the things to you that I am. I think it's fine to take xanax if you are very very aware of the potential for getting into that danger zone--whatever it is for you, personally. But again, I would just hate to see you move into that, and have to cope with the problems that it can cause.
I do think you should ask your GP up-front about giving you the xanax IR, and talk about it more with the PA, who seems more on the ball. You want to protect yourself-- and yet to stay on the dose you need. Both of which are worthy goals, for which there's no reason to hint, without being clear.
If either of them does have concerns, it's best to talk it over, anyway, and see if you can come to a clear agreement, yet have the xanax also. I'm sure they'll do their best to keep the anxiety at manageable levels and work with you.
Honore
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