My most recent Dr. visit he was slightly concerned b/c I'm 26 and have been on 1.0mg Xanax daily for 2 years now. He offered Remeron(sp?) as a possibility, but still refilled my X Rx. I do suffer from aniexity eacha nd every day, it runs in my family, Father, Grandfather, etc,etc. Serious answers only please-this is serious matter for me.
2006-10-09 01:29:14 · 4 answers · asked by MiKeNeSs 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Please note prior to the Xasnax, I'v tried Paxil, Paxil CR, Wellbutrin, Zoloft, Prosac, etc.etc.etc NOthing worked to help the sit, these made me feel extremely wierd, and too many side-effects(sexually was the most)
2006-10-09 01:52:53 · update #1
It is VERY addicting. Follow your doc's wishes.
2006-10-09 01:33:45 · answer #1 · answered by jessiekatsopolous 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Common side effects of alprazolam can include:
* Somnolence (drowsiness)
* Euphoria
* Confusion
Less common side effects can include:
* Fatigue
* Headache
Rare side effects can include:
* Sleep apnea
* Hypoventilation (Respiratory depression)
* Blurred vision
* Difficulty in depth perception
* Slurred speech or dysarthria
* Changes in personality
* Confusion
* Disorientation
* Amnesia (memory impairment)
* Vivid dreams and/or nightmares
* Jaundice
* Tachycardia
* Bradycardia
* Changes in plasma cortisol and ACTH levels
* Blood dyscrasias
* Decreased salivation
* Increased salivation
* Diarrhea
* Constipation
* Nausea
* Elevated hepatic (liver) enzymes
* Incontinence
Rare paradoxical side effects can include:
* Nervousness
* Anxiety
* Agitation
* Rage
* Insomnia
* Muscle spasms and rigidity
Paradoxical side effects are usually a result of too high a dose (sometimes deliberate) and/or combination with alcohol. Adjusting the dosage usually causes them to cease.
Long-term treatment with alprazolam may lead to physical and/or psychological dependence. Users often develop a tolerance to the drug's sedative effects, though tolerance to its anxiolytic efficacy rarely develops when used at theraputic dosage levels.
There is now a general consensus among many psychiatrists that alprazolam (a so-called 'high-potency' benzodiazepine) poses a particularly high risk for misuse, abuse and dependence. Withdrawal after long-term treatment should be done slowly over a period of weeks (or even months) to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms such as agitation, panic attacks, rebound anxiety, muscle cramps and seizures. Some patients may benefit from a substitution with diazepam or clonazepam as these drugs remain in the bloodstream longer and have a somewhat lower risk of dependency.
2006-10-09 01:32:03 · answer #2 · answered by Yahoo Medic 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should get off the Xanax. It is addictive.
You'd be better off using an SSRI for your anxiety, such as Celexa. You can take an SSRI safely for years, if necessary, to correct the imbalance of brain chemicals. The Xanax doesn't "fix" the problem, just zones you out.
2006-10-09 01:39:36 · answer #3 · answered by P-nuts and Hair-dos 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For such seemingly benign substances, benzodiazepines are anything but that. I'm addicted to klonopin, taking it more to avoid the withdrawal symptoms than anything. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I was taken off of it for 7 days and got a good glimpse of the cold-turkey withdrawal from it and MAN what a nightmare! I've mentioned to my doctor my concerns and consideration of stopping it, and her response was basically "Why would you want to do that?" I see her again in a few days and I'll ask her again. In the past, after successfully withdrawing, my panics and anxieties inevitably lead me back to it. But this time I'm just going to have to remember what I've learned and stick to my guns.
2016-03-28 02:30:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Addiction.!
2006-10-09 01:31:51 · answer #5 · answered by FrogZ...! 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
This is such a new drug that nobody knows yet. It has not been studied as far as I know.
2006-10-09 01:32:41 · answer #6 · answered by psioni 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋