Is there anything I can take besides Xanax that will increase GABA in my brain?

Question

I'm looking for something that will last longer...

Answer 1

Xanax (alprazolam) is the shortest-acting of the benzodiazepines, typically working for 2-3 hours. Lorazepam and oxazepam last around 3-4 hours. Temazepam and clonazepam last 6-8 hours. Longest-acting is diazepam (Valium), which lasts 8-10 hours. All these durations are longer in liver disease.

Answer 2

Neurontin is an anti-convulsant prescribed off label for anxiety. If you're anxiety issues are serious, persistent, long standing, and not the type that exercise and talk therapy can alleviate, it would be worth checking out. Despite the class of medication it's in, the side effect profile is low and it is compared to long-term use of benzos and barbiturates, mostly likely a much healthier option that may very well work surprisingly better.

If you're not in that situation, you might try looking into more natural alternatives. Good luck.

Answer 3

Barbiturates and Benzodiazepines (Xanax is one of these)
both affect the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).

BuSpar is used in the treatment of anxiety disorders and for short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety.
It may take about 1 -2 weeks for the benefit to be seen.

Barbiturates such as mephobarbital (Mebaral) and pentobarbitalsodium (Nembutal) are used to treat anxiety, tension, and sleep disorders.

Benzodiazepines such as diazepam (Valium), chlordiazepoxide HCl (Librium), and alprazolam (Xanax) can be prescribed to treat anxiety, acute stress reactions, and panic attacks.

Benzodiazepines that have a more sedating effect such as estazolam (ProSom) can be prescribed for short-term treatment of sleep disorders.

Answer 4

..a 7mm hollow point ought to do the trick

Answer 5

Drink four gallons of whiskey.