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Posted by taybey on February 1, 2012, at 13:39:09
hi was wondering if generic xanax really works i am getting off of 3 mgs daily of brand name ativan will this generic do the trick .5 mgs twice a day.
Posted by ed_uk2010 on February 1, 2012, at 13:55:22
In reply to generic xanax, posted by taybey on February 1, 2012, at 13:39:09
> hi was wondering if generic xanax really works i am getting off of 3 mgs daily of brand name ativan will this generic do the trick .5 mgs twice a day.
Xanax is among the most difficult benzos to discontinue. It would not be recommended as an aid to coming off Ativan, or any other benzo. Whether the Xanax is a brand or generic has little to do with it.
Posted by taybey on February 1, 2012, at 14:11:35
In reply to Re: generic xanax, posted by ed_uk2010 on February 1, 2012, at 13:55:22
> > hi was wondering if generic xanax really works i am getting off of 3 mgs daily of brand name ativan will this generic do the trick .5 mgs twice a day.
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> Xanax is among the most difficult benzos to discontinue. It would not be recommended as an aid to coming off Ativan, or any other benzo. Whether the Xanax is a brand or generic has little to do with it.
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> i have to be on an anti axiety drug and ativan is too expensive. this generic is much cheaper im not using it to come off the ativan its to replace it because of the high cost. over 400 dollars per month.
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Posted by ed_uk2010 on February 1, 2012, at 15:25:07
In reply to Re: generic xanax, posted by taybey on February 1, 2012, at 14:11:35
OK, in that case it would make sense to take generic lorazepam.
Posted by taybey on February 1, 2012, at 15:50:26
In reply to Re: generic xanax, posted by ed_uk2010 on February 1, 2012, at 15:25:07
> OK, in that case it would make sense to take generic lorazepam.
its not loraepam that does not work i tried it about 10 times this is generic xanax.
Posted by gadchik on February 1, 2012, at 16:16:24
In reply to generic xanax, posted by taybey on February 1, 2012, at 13:39:09
I think if you start w/generic,and stick w/same generic,it will be fine.It's when you get used to brand then try to switch to generic when you feel strange.I take brand Klonopin,but if I could start again,i'd take generic.Its so expensive.I did start out w/generic,it worked fine.But i wanted to try the brand,and stuck w/it.No insurance either.
Posted by taybey on February 1, 2012, at 16:20:56
In reply to Re: generic xanax, posted by gadchik on February 1, 2012, at 16:16:24
> I think if you start w/generic,and stick w/same generic,it will be fine.It's when you get used to brand then try to switch to generic when you feel strange.I take brand Klonopin,but if I could start again,i'd take generic.Its so expensive.I did start out w/generic,it worked fine.But i wanted to try the brand,and stuck w/it.No insurance either.
that is Y i am switching the brand ativan is over 400 bucks a month the generic ativan lorezapam does not work cuz i started out with the brand name so im thinking the generic xanax will work cuz i never took xanax before i sure hope it does work cuz it only costs 3 bucks lol
Posted by Phillipa on February 1, 2012, at 17:44:26
In reply to Re: generic xanax, posted by taybey on February 1, 2012, at 16:20:56
Find a pharmacy that will get greenstone xanax as it is the real deal. A 30 day supply of greenstone lmg tabs which I split is $10 Phillipa
Posted by taybey on February 1, 2012, at 17:49:56
In reply to Re: generic xanax » taybey, posted by Phillipa on February 1, 2012, at 17:44:26
> Find a pharmacy that will get greenstone xanax as it is the real deal. A 30 day supply of greenstone lmg tabs which I split is $10 Phillipa
my hubby just picked up my script and on it it says alprazolam 0.5 mg tab gree
im assuming this means greenstone it there are 60 tabs and cost me 3.65
Posted by gadchik on February 1, 2012, at 18:01:35
In reply to Re: generic xanax » Phillipa, posted by taybey on February 1, 2012, at 17:49:56
I agree w/phillipa,greenstone is excellent,a division of pfizer isnt it?
Posted by gadchik on February 1, 2012, at 18:06:04
In reply to Re: generic xanax » Phillipa, posted by taybey on February 1, 2012, at 17:49:56
Keep us updated on how this works out for you! do you take anything else?
Posted by taybey on February 1, 2012, at 18:07:53
In reply to Re: generic xanax, posted by gadchik on February 1, 2012, at 18:01:35
> I agree w/phillipa,greenstone is excellent,a division of pfizer isnt it?
if it says 0.5 mg tab GREE do u think that means greenstone?
Posted by gadchik on February 1, 2012, at 18:10:28
In reply to Re: generic xanax » gadchik, posted by taybey on February 1, 2012, at 18:07:53
yes, because my zoloft said that,and I asked the pharmacist.
Posted by taybey on February 1, 2012, at 18:10:35
In reply to Re: generic xanax » taybey, posted by gadchik on February 1, 2012, at 18:06:04
> Keep us updated on how this works out for you! do you take anything else?
no just blood pressure pills
Posted by taybey on February 1, 2012, at 18:12:09
In reply to Re: generic xanax, posted by gadchik on February 1, 2012, at 18:10:28
> yes, because my zoloft said that,and I asked the pharmacist.
GREAT now that makes me happy since i was on brand name ativan for 25 years think it has a better chance of working :)
Posted by gadchik on February 1, 2012, at 18:15:13
In reply to Re: generic xanax, posted by taybey on February 1, 2012, at 18:12:09
have you had any bad effects from long term use? I ask because Ive been on klonopin for 3 yrs,and wonder if I should stay on it forever or not.It works great for me.did you have any issues w/tolerance?
Posted by taybey on February 1, 2012, at 18:21:09
In reply to Re: generic xanax, posted by gadchik on February 1, 2012, at 18:15:13
> have you had any bad effects from long term use? I ask because Ive been on klonopin for 3 yrs,and wonder if I should stay on it forever or not.It works great for me.did you have any issues w/tolerance?
no i was taking 3 1mg tabs a day only reason im getting off it is cuz i cant afford it went up to 400 bucks a month. i do know though if it was getting close to me taking a dose i would get very eddgy and crabby, obviously im addicted to these type of pills but i am 56 and been on them 25 years i so hope this generic xanax works
Posted by gadchik on February 1, 2012, at 19:39:23
In reply to Re: generic xanax, posted by taybey on February 1, 2012, at 18:21:09
thats good to know.I just dont understand why brand has to be so expensive.I was stupid to switch when the generic was fine.I tried to go back to generic and it didnt work for me,so I understand.but I look at it this way: I dont spend alot of money on myself,so this one thing is ok!I only take it at night and a small dose.So that helps some with the cost. I tried ssris but had weight gain and rls got worse.
Posted by Phillipa on February 1, 2012, at 20:20:31
In reply to Re: generic xanax, posted by taybey on February 1, 2012, at 18:21:09
Please let me know if switching benzos causes them to work as been on them over 40 years been about 7 since they didn't provide relaxation and just tiredness. I'm older than you are. Phillipa
Posted by sigismund on February 2, 2012, at 0:50:25
In reply to Re: generic xanax, posted by taybey on February 1, 2012, at 18:21:09
> i was taking 3 1mg tabs a day only reason im getting off it is cuz i cant afford it went up to 400 bucks a month
FYI, in Australia 50 generic alprazolam 500mcg is $8.25
Posted by papillon2 on February 2, 2012, at 1:42:17
In reply to Re: generic xanax » taybey, posted by sigismund on February 2, 2012, at 0:50:25
> FYI, in Australia 50 generic alprazolam 500mcg is $8.25
Yeah, I see the prices they pay in the US and think, WTF? Swings and roundabouts, though. Our cost of living, housing, education is much higher.
Taybey - this might help you:
http://psychcentral.com/lib/2006/pharmacy-discount-programs/
Posted by ed_uk2010 on February 2, 2012, at 6:46:33
In reply to Re: generic xanax, posted by gadchik on February 1, 2012, at 19:39:23
>I just don't understand why brand has to be so expensive.
The branded drug doesn't cost anymore to manufacture than the generic, it's just that the profit margins for the manufacturer are much higher for the brand. The manufacturer charges so much for the brand in the US because they know that some people will want the brand, and therefore pay.
Xanax is rarely used in the UK, but it is not particularly expensive here. Still, it is a lot more expensive than the benzos which are widely used eg. diazepam and temazepam. Pfizer's wholesale prices for branded Xanax in the UK are currently as follows:
Xanax 0.25mg (pack of 60), £3.18 (+ VAT)
Xanax 0.5mg (pack of 60), £6.09 (+ VAT)
Posted by taybey on February 2, 2012, at 6:49:51
In reply to Re: generic xanax » taybey, posted by Phillipa on February 1, 2012, at 20:20:31
so far so good i really felt the effects of the generic xanax :)
Posted by taybey on February 2, 2012, at 6:53:17
In reply to Re: generic xanax » taybey, posted by sigismund on February 2, 2012, at 0:50:25
wow well for 60 $3.65 is really cheap compared to $400 for 90 ativan.
Posted by taybey on February 2, 2012, at 6:56:36
In reply to Re: generic xanax, posted by gadchik on February 1, 2012, at 19:39:23
> thats good to know.I just dont understand why brand has to be so expensive.I was stupid to switch when the generic was fine.I tried to go back to generic and it didnt work for me,so I understand.but I look at it this way: I dont spend alot of money on myself,so this one thing is ok!I only take it at night and a small dose.So that helps some with the cost. I tried ssris but had weight gain and rls got worse.
oh yes i was on generic paxil and did i ever gain the weight i hate it
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