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Posted by taybey on February 2, 2012, at 15:27:38
hi everyone i posted yesterday that i had to get off of brand name ativan that i have been on for over 25 years i am on generic xanax .5 mg twice a day i was on 3mgs brand name ativan. today my heart feels really weird like im stressed out beating strange. is this normal? i think it is but would like to know your opinions please. remember i just switched last night took one pill and today my second. i know i worry way too much thats why im on axiety meds to begin with, oh and i also had a very hard time sleeping last night. any suggestions?
Posted by herpills on February 2, 2012, at 15:52:23
In reply to Off ativan on generic xanax got questions, posted by taybey on February 2, 2012, at 15:27:38
Well, I think 3mg of Ativan is stronger than 1mg Xanax. You could be having some withdrawal from the Ativan?
Posted by taybey on February 2, 2012, at 15:57:55
In reply to Re: Off ativan on generic xanax got questions, posted by herpills on February 2, 2012, at 15:52:23
> Well, I think 3mg of Ativan is stronger than 1mg Xanax. You could be having some withdrawal from the Ativan?
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> thats what i am thinking but xanax is stronger my doctor said. he said .05 xanax = 1 mg ativan so thats why he only put me on 2 a day instead of 3, but i do think its withdrawel after being on the ativan for 25 years thanks for your reply.
Posted by SLS on February 2, 2012, at 16:09:58
In reply to Re: Off ativan on generic xanax got questions, posted by herpills on February 2, 2012, at 15:52:23
> Well, I think 3mg of Ativan is stronger than 1mg Xanax. You could be having some withdrawal from the Ativan?
Most equivalency charts indicate that 3.0 mg of Ativan is equal to 1.5 mg of Xanax.
- Scott
Posted by taybey on February 2, 2012, at 16:14:16
In reply to Re: Off ativan on generic xanax got questions, posted by SLS on February 2, 2012, at 16:09:58
> > Well, I think 3mg of Ativan is stronger than 1mg Xanax. You could be having some withdrawal from the Ativan?
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> Most equivalency charts indicate that 3.0 mg of Ativan is equal to 1.5 mg of Xanax.
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> - Scotthence xanax is stronger
Posted by taybey on February 2, 2012, at 16:19:09
In reply to Re: Off ativan on generic xanax got questions, posted by SLS on February 2, 2012, at 16:09:58
> > Well, I think 3mg of Ativan is stronger than 1mg Xanax. You could be having some withdrawal from the Ativan?
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> Most equivalency charts indicate that 3.0 mg of Ativan is equal to 1.5 mg of Xanax.
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> - ScottThe widely published equivalent dosages of these drugs is 10mg Valium = .5 mg Xanax = 1 mg Ativan.
Posted by SLS on February 2, 2012, at 16:21:59
In reply to Re: Off ativan on generic xanax got questions, posted by taybey on February 2, 2012, at 16:14:16
> > > Well, I think 3mg of Ativan is stronger than 1mg Xanax. You could be having some withdrawal from the Ativan?
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> > Most equivalency charts indicate that 3.0 mg of Ativan is equal to 1.5 mg of Xanax.
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> > - Scott
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> hence xanax is stronger
Yes, but you are taking less Xanax than what would be equivalent to the Ativan you were taking. You are probably experiencing withdrawal effects. They should pass, though. Even if you were to take 1.5 mg of Xanax, you might still experience a period of adjustment with withdrawal-like symptoms.If you remain unhappy with what you are experiencing, you should probably contact your doctor.
- Scott
Posted by taybey on February 2, 2012, at 16:25:38
In reply to Re: Off ativan on generic xanax got questions » taybey, posted by SLS on February 2, 2012, at 16:21:59
> > > > Well, I think 3mg of Ativan is stronger than 1mg Xanax. You could be having some withdrawal from the Ativan?
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> > > Most equivalency charts indicate that 3.0 mg of Ativan is equal to 1.5 mg of Xanax.
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> > > - Scott
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i only took my second pill today so im sure its withdrawel from the ativan thanks for your reply i feel very different taking the generic xanax than i did taking the brand name ativan
> > hence xanax is stronger
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> Yes, but you are taking less Xanax than what would be equivalent to the Ativan you were taking. You are probably experiencing withdrawal effects. They should pass, though. Even if you were to take 1.5 mg of Xanax, you might still experience a period of adjustment with withdrawal-like symptoms.
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> If you remain unhappy with what you are experiencing, you should probably contact your doctor.
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> - Scott
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on February 2, 2012, at 16:58:30
In reply to Off ativan on generic xanax got questions, posted by taybey on February 2, 2012, at 15:27:38
You have suddenly cut your dose in about half, so are getting some withdrawel symptoms, you need to increase the alprazolam for a while (say 1mg twice a day for a week, then 0.5mg three times a day for a week, then 0.5mg twice a day)
Speak to your doctor.
Best of luck
Posted by taybey on February 2, 2012, at 17:20:50
In reply to Re: Off ativan on generic xanax got questions, posted by jono_in_adelaide on February 2, 2012, at 16:58:30
> You have suddenly cut your dose in about half, so are getting some withdrawel symptoms, you need to increase the alprazolam for a while (say 1mg twice a day for a week, then 0.5mg three times a day for a week, then 0.5mg twice a day)
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> Speak to your doctor.
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> Best of luck
he wont increase it i guess im just going to have to deal with it i was just wondering if the heart thing and bad headache were signs of withdrawel thanks for your reply
Posted by Phillipa on February 2, 2012, at 17:48:39
In reply to Re: Off ativan on generic xanax got questions, posted by taybey on February 2, 2012, at 17:20:50
Seriously don't write it off. Give your doc a call and let him/her know what's up. Some don't or their brains don't like to immediately switch from one to another. And since it has a short half life personally I'd say three times a day and increase to lmg at bedtime for sleep. Phillipa
Posted by taybey on February 2, 2012, at 18:23:27
In reply to Re: Off ativan on generic xanax got questions » taybey, posted by Phillipa on February 2, 2012, at 17:48:39
> Seriously don't write it off. Give your doc a call and let him/her know what's up. Some don't or their brains don't like to immediately switch from one to another. And since it has a short half life personally I'd say three times a day and increase to lmg at bedtime for sleep. Phillipa
thanks but my doctor is just going to say i have to give it time to work. if my heart starts racing again i will call though thank u so much for your reply. i actually was actually taking two avitan for the past three days before switching on my own.
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