need info on how mind scattering this drug will do 2 my friend... the damage it will leave behind? side effects? plz help me...
2006-11-04 04:41:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Zanax is very addictive! The best advice I can give is help your friend to get the help he/ she needs! Drug addictions take a tole on the body and the longer the abuse the harder to kick it and the more damage to the body!
2006-11-04 04:59:12 · answer #1 · answered by Robin L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Xanax (alprazolam). Xanax is the most potent and known as being the most addictive of all the benzodiazepines, so use with caution. If there's any chance you need to take this med daily or have the slightest hint of substance abuse. With all other benzos you can withdrawal using another benzo. Not Xanax. With Xanax you can discontinue only with Xanax, no other benzo will do.
Xanax also has the worst side effect profile of the benzos, it could mess with your sleep, mess with your hormones, mess with your weight and just mess with you in general like a regular anticonvulsant and not side effect-free benzo. But none of the rare side effects, what few there are, is particularly freaky. The dosage depends on the ailment, and can range from 0.25 to 10mg a day, although 4-6mg a day is the usual effective dose for most people tolerate Xanax as a daily med for a panic/anxiety disorder. Given how potent Xanax is and how it actually has side effects, that 0.25mg to start and going from there seems like the best bet. Also comes in an XR formulation, similar, one presumes, to Tranxene's once-a-day tablet. Unless it's just some patent protection maneuver. We really don't know. Xanax's half-life is 11 hours. Pfizer.
2006-11-04 06:02:35 · answer #2 · answered by Altruist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drowsiness or dizziness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: mental/mood changes, slurred speech, clumsiness, trouble walking, decreased/increased interest in sex.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: yellowing eyes or skin, signs of infection (e.g., persistent sore throat, fever).
A serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist
Hopefully this will tell you everything. If she's is over doing it you need to contact her dr asap.
2006-11-04 04:50:18 · answer #3 · answered by dee luna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's used for anxiety. Main side effect is drowsiness. If taken for prolonged periods of time, can be habit forming.
2006-11-04 04:50:22 · answer #4 · answered by Halo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
benzodiazipine like valium...very habit forming and difficult to stop...will need pro help.
2006-11-04 04:44:32 · answer #5 · answered by David B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are weak. why can't you control yourself? i have bottles filled with benzos and take one maybe once a month, if that.
2006-11-04 04:49:17 · answer #6 · answered by General P 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
http://www.benzodiazepine.org/
2006-11-04 04:48:59 · answer #7 · answered by sparticle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋