JonSnow
Intermediate
Join Date: 8.11.2018
Posts: 82
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Posted: 8.11.2018 3:10:02
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Long before a person becomes addicted, Xanax use carries a number of risks and dangers. The most serious risk of Xanax abuse is associated with taking it with other drugs and alcohol. When taken with other GABA-inducing drugs such as opiates, hypnotics, barbiturates or alcohol, the risk of overdose rises exponentially. The central nervous system is assaulted with billions of messages to slow down all at once. This can result in a dangerously slow heartbeat, cessation of breathing and death.4 Particularly alarming in this context is that 49% of teens take Xanax with at least one other drug including alcohol.
Xanax comes as a tablet, an extended-release tablet, an orally disintegrating tablet (tablet that dissolves quickly in the mouth), and a concentrated solution (liquid) to take by mouth. Xanax should be taken by mouth as directed by a doctor. Dosage is based on the following factors: why it is being taken; the patient''s age; how they respond to treatment; The dosage of Xanax may be increased gradually until the drug works effectively for the patient. The instructions of a doctor should be closely followed to reduce the risk of side effects.
I am prescribed up to 4mg a day and usually take 2 to 3 mg a day. I can''t be given any SSRIs due to bad reactions on my maternal side of the family. Xanax just works for me. Was it overprescribed for years and given to people who had no business taking it? Yes. But this drug works wonders for some people. And it''s not placebo. Am I dependent? Yes. Is my quality of life better on them? Yes. They don''t make me sleepy or black out. In fact they give energy and on bad days motivation to get out of bed. I''m in good health, sleep 6 to 8 hours a day, and can interact with people better. Are they for everyone? NO. But they''ve helped me immensely.
If you or someone you know is mixing Xanax and alcohol, it?s important that you seek help immediately from an addiction treatment facility. Treatment for co-occurring alcohol and Xanax use often requires a period of medically monitored detox. If you?ve been abusing alcohol and Xanax over an extended period of time, it?s likely that you?ve become dependent on them. When you stop using, you?ll likely experience withdrawal symptoms that range from mild discomfort to dangerous medical conditions. Attempting to self-detox at home or quit cold turkey is never advised, especially if you?ve been using for a long time. Medically assisted detox helps minimize the risk of experiencing potentially dangerous symptoms. A team of medical professionals will provide 24-hour care and if necessary, provide you with medications to help with withdrawal symptoms. Entering an inpatient addiction treatment program, while it may seem overwhelming, gives you the best chance at success. Not only will you be monitored by a team of medical professionals around the clock, but you?ll also receive long-term care that will provide you with tools to stay healthy and clean. Recovery is possible, but the first step involves getting the help that you need. There?s nothing wrong with admitting that you?re struggling and need help for your addiction. While taking this step is often scary, it?s the first step toward a better, happier, and more satisfying life in recovery. If you have questions about treatment for alcohol and Xanax abuse, drinking and Xanax, or mixing Xanax with alcohol, The Recovery Village can help.
I have been taking Xanax 0.25 for less than four years to control anxiety mainly before sleep. It works really well until it does exactly opposite for its purpose, causing more anxiety and distress. I have been taking Xanax randomly only to relax me before sleep, say 3 times a month, 10 times a month and most of the time half of the 0.25. I noticed that overtime especially in the months I took it more often, the anxiety, the fast heart beats and confusion and strange muscle weakness were getting beyond tolerable. In few words, I would tell anyone there that NO ONE should even begin taking this very addictive Xanax. Better suffer through your difficulties than using Xanax to ease your anxiety and panic. The drug will take you to abyss.
Until yesterday, I was prescribed .5 mg. Alprazolam(xanax) for panic, anxiety and irregular sleep patterns. I took them for four years. I went to my psychiatrist yesterday for my monthly suboxone appointment(6 yrs). The same psychiatrist who prescribed my .5 mg.xanax. I am taking suboxone for chronic pain issues from a MVA. I had been on prescription oxycontin 60 mg, 2x''s/d for 11 yrs. and that doctor retired...no doctor would prescribe a full opiate agonist and that was 5yrs. ago. So I was told yesterday that he could no longer prescribed both xanax and suboxone due to state and federal guidelines. This type of inappropriate prescribing is outrageous. Has anyone else come up against this? I never abused either medications.
I took Xanax at a party about a year ago, & I was so surprised with the outcome. I was shocked to find out that it actually relieved me of my anxiety. It actually benefiting me in a positive way. I?ve been on Sertraline for about 6 years now, and I?ve thought about talking to my therapist about switching me to Xanax due to the experience I had with it. I may sound really dumb, but it worked like magic.
I?ve been on Xanax for several years and it works wonders for my anxiety and panic attacks. I only take it as prescribed and try not to take it or taper down 1 day a week. When I take half of a bar I feel clear headed and normal. Any more than that I become sedated, so that?s why I regulate it so carefully. The only downside is the withdrawals are almost unbearable. When I go a couple days off it I feel extra anxious, nervous, mildly depressed, and at times it feels like my mind is messing with me. Overall a great short term medication for panic or anxiety but if you choose to take it long-term, please be careful and take exactly what you?re prescribed, and if possible, less.
Xanax is used to manage anxiety disorder or the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment. Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by unrealistic or excessive anxiety and worry about two or more life circumstances, for a period of 6 months or longer, during which the person has been bothered more days than not by these concerns. At least six of the following symptoms are often present in these patients: Motor tension: trembling, twitching, feeling shaky, muscle tension, aches or soreness, restlessness, easily tired. Autonomic hyperactivity: shortness of breath or smothering sensations, palpitations or accelerated heart rate, sweating, or cold, clammy hands, dry mouth, dizziness or light-headedness, nausea, diarrhea, or other abdominal distress, flushes or chills, frequent urination, trouble swallowing or a lump in the throat. Vigilance and scanning: feeling keyed up or on edge, exaggerated startle response, difficulty concentrating or mind going blank because of anxiety, trouble falling or staying asleep, irritability. Xanax is also indicated for the treatment of panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia, and may reduce the number of panic attacks experienced.
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