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Posted by BabyBunny on June 28, 2007, at 17:46:53
Hey all. I hope you're all doing well or at least better than usual. :)
I have a question. I've been on Xanax XR (Actually Alprazolam ER) for quite a while. My problem is that at 3mg/day (1mg/3x day) it's not enough but I upped it to 4mg/day (1mg/4x day) and I find myself slipping backward and feeling worse.
I've been questioning my bodies reaction to Alprazolam in both the ER and Immediate Release Formulations for a long time now. It seems like I actually GET anxious from Alprazolam sometimes. And I know it has definitely made my mind less sharp.
Does anyone know of something better that is NOT short acting like Regular Alprazolam (Xanax)? I have tried Klonopin in the past (actually the generic) and it seemed like that made me kind of depressed. Although I feel the Alprazolam does that too, just not as bad.
I am visiting a new Psychiatrist tomorrow and wanna talk about a possible switch. Also I know Xanax/Alprazolam is supposedly more potent than like Ativan and Klonopin. I don't want her to switch me from 3mg of Alprazolam to 3mg of something weaker because I'm afraid of my anxiety getting worse.
Also I realize I will probably have to taper off the Alprazolam ER while getting onto something else because i have been through Xanax withdrawal and it's HORRIBLE!
So anyone have any suggestions? I really could use them as I can never get the right dosage of Alprazolam ER and the Regular Release is too short acting and I constantly have breakthrough anxiety. Heck I am even having that with the ER version!
Help!
Thanks and take care.
Hugs,
Baby Bunny
Posted by Phillipa on June 28, 2007, at 20:18:51
In reply to Thinking of Stopping Xanax XR + Starting New Benzo, posted by BabyBunny on June 28, 2007, at 17:46:53
Baby Bunny I did well for years on 2mg of short acting xanax have you thought about valium long half-life and no breakthrough axiety for me. You can take it once a day like I do or take a smaller doesage a couple of time a day. I take mine all at night as I am kind of doing CBT with a PHD who specializeds in anxiety. Good luck Love Phillipa
Posted by cactus on June 28, 2007, at 22:34:24
In reply to Re: Thinking of Stopping Xanax XR + Starting New Benzo » BabyBunny, posted by Phillipa on June 28, 2007, at 20:18:51
Valium is fantastic and from what I have gathered it's not widely prescribed in the US compared to xanax or klonopin. Maybe try asking for valium, I have never found it to be depressing and it works wonders for anxiety
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