I have to take 2mg of Xanx 3 times a day for nerve pain it's the only thing that really helps me. I have fibromyalgia and I've been taking it for 5 years now. could someone tell me if their is any long term side effects I asked my Dr. and he said no but I don't always trust Dr.
2006-09-11 21:15:33 · 2 answers · asked by brigette b 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Hi Brigette, there are non-addictive medicines that could help your pain from FMS. I take 800 mg. of Aleve and a 1000-mg. flaxseed oil capsule every night at bedtime, and I take Arnica tablets (a homeopathic herb) as needed for flareups. It works really well. Check out the links below for more information. Please let us know what helps you find relief.
2006-09-13 23:05:40 · answer #1 · answered by Pastor Chad from JesusFreak.com 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Xanax is a dangerous drug especially if you stop using it abruptly. Yes it is addicting, and if you stop using it suddenly, you may have seizures and put yourself into a life threatening situation.
Have you been to a neurologist? Elavil is a drug that is used for nerve pain and it works for a lot of people. Also there is another alternative as far as nerve pain. A new medicine called Cymbalta has also been proven to be effective. You can check out these meds on the internet at www.webmd.com or a pharmacology website
2006-09-12 02:24:01 · answer #2 · answered by Doodlebug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-09-12 08:58:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you are lying, you would never be able to take 2mg's 3x a day for 5 yrs. and if your dr. told you not to worry then he is a quack. but i think your lying.
2006-09-12 09:29:21 · answer #4 · answered by nadine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
xanax is addicting i have saw many a person addicted to it . yes it is a from what i have saw very hard to come off of it . from others . my opion?
2006-09-11 21:23:32 · answer #5 · answered by the_silverfoxx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is just like any sedative and geting off from it will not be easy, its a long step by step process.... if it does not help your nerval pain then you should stop taking it though...
2006-09-11 21:18:07 · answer #6 · answered by VeronicaB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋