My dad said he's taking about 1/2 X a day, having anxiety, Dr gave him Lorazapom, but, he said it's not helping, and she doesn't want to give him anything stronger.
I had some low strength X, but, now I'm out, do you think it will become a habit if he take's it daily?
2006-08-23 13:00:34 · 8 answers · asked by tamilynn 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
well whats worse - you're dad being addicted to xanax - or suffering from anxiety attacks?
1/2 xanax bar a day isn't much - I mean is he capable of following the prescription instructions, or does he have some problem with addictions already?
anxiety sucks - I think if it helps him, then wheres the harm..
as long as he's aware of possible side effects - including addiction.
2006-08-23 13:24:01 · answer #1 · answered by jtxn170 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Xanax IS addictive. he really needs to talk to his doctor, so yes he will eventually become addicted.
You said he takes 1/2 a day, but didn't mention dosage. Is it 1/2 a bar? 1/2 of a .25mg. ? or what?
Also, it depends on what other meds he's taking. There may be a reason his doctor gave him Lorazapam, rather than xanax.
2006-08-23 13:11:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question is only asking for an opinion. Right? In my opinion, people should try not to use any medicine unless it is absolutely necessary. If this is the case and he needs this medication, I would hope that he has carefully examined all of his options with his doctor before beginning a higher dosage.
I strongly believe that in our society we are having doctors prescribing medications far too often and too fast.
There are two types of addiction, physical and psychological. I doubt he is going to become physically addicted. However, there is good chance he could become psychologically addicted.
2006-08-23 13:13:35 · answer #3 · answered by I'm alive .. still 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have taken Xanax for many years,and it is great for anxiety. I take 5 1mg. pills a day. That's a lot! but,it smoothes out all the wrinkles. It is habit forming. You can't stop cold turkey. I can't imagine life without them. I am addicted to them,but I could slowly cut my dosage until I didn't need them anymore. I just don't want to.
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2016-05-17 13:31:14 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should ask his doctor for Zoloft...that worked wonders on me
i had serious anxiety attacks... couldn't go shopping or driving specially in well light places like walmart and piggly wiggly i think it's the florescent lights...... good luck and have patience with him....give him a hug for me
2006-08-23 13:36:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could especially if he already has an addictive personality.
2006-08-23 13:07:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, i went thru that when i was diagnosed with bipolar he will start depending on it, just becareful keep an eye on him...
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2006-08-23 13:06:17 · answer #8 · answered by dnpstephens@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋