Posted by JadeKelly on November 14, 2008, at 14:32:57
In reply to why does alcohol work better than benzos for me?, posted by frillyknickers on November 12, 2008, at 9:37:08
> I don't abuse alcohol, I rarely drink honestly.
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> but when I do, having a few drinks really makes my anxiety melt away like NOTHING else. I've tried xanax, klonopin, ativan, etc. doesn't compare at all.
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> worse than that though is that the effects of alcohol seem to be more tolerable than those of the benzos for me; I have horrid memory problems with benzos but it's hardly noticeable with alcohol.
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> it's incredibly frustrating.Don't see anything wrong with a couple of drinks now and then, as long as you're not mixing with meds!
Ask Pdoc (if you're comfortable) my Pdoc didn't have problem with it till I started Parnate. I can't drink at all now. Bummer.Good luck!~Jade
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