tommarow im going to my pcp to get some medication for my anxiety, i have heard great things about a drug called xanax, but i hear it can be abused, should i go in there and ask for it by name, or is that just a no no, any suggestions would help ,thanks
2006-12-26 12:12:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Just ask for the strongest drugs that will put you in La La land.
2006-12-26 12:14:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't ask for the drug by name, cause it sounds weird, like you want it. Xanax is a depressant that helps in anxiety. I took ativan which I think is less addictive than xanax. Still they are all addicting if you abuse them. I had to go to a shrink to get the meds, because my doc was unsure of what is going on. You may suggest pharmacological help until you get a psych appointment. I took ativan for 3 years and have been off it for 6 years. I still get anxiety attacks but I am learning to handle them. I wish you the best of luck.
2006-12-26 20:24:28 · answer #2 · answered by looloo1122 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure, you can always request to try a specific medication for a condition. Doctors usually go along with it to try unless there are contra-indications for any other conditions you may have. Just be sure to tell the Doc. if you are on anything else or have any other medical conditions. Sometimes they suggest a comparable drug because of side effects, but by all means, ask.
2006-12-26 20:18:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Xanax is good, for some people.
But, you really should give your doctor a chance to assess your situation and suggest appropriate treatment. All these drug company ads are doing a fine job of informing consumers about the names of drugs, but there's really no sign that they're improving overall healthcare.
They may well be a more appropriate drug (or a non-chemical treatment) for you.
2006-12-26 20:16:11 · answer #4 · answered by David G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the Dr. and what they feel is causing your anxiety. They may try that but nmay not. All Dr.s are different. To ask may not be good but, you can say you don't want to try anything that is psychotrophic or going to take weeks to work. Ask for somthing that is pretty much well tolerated and been around for a long time. You can say someone you know takes it and they seem to get benefits from it. Like I say they are all different though. Good luck.
2006-12-26 20:16:51 · answer #5 · answered by MISS-MARY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor will know what medication will work best for you. You can mention a drug's name and ask what they think about it for your use and problem.
Good luck. Hope you are feeling better soon.
2006-12-26 20:14:43 · answer #6 · answered by D N 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about the drug. I don't have anxiety. I'm glade that you're getting help.Also remember exercise is a good stress reliever
2006-12-26 20:15:57 · answer #7 · answered by Monet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stay away from drugs,u will got aadicted to it and may loose ur mental control over ur body.
beware from taking drugs.
to control ur anxiety u must do meditation.
2006-12-26 20:16:28 · answer #8 · answered by vinni 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course, go and ask it by name, you did your research, yay you, you should never be afraid to go to your doctor and ask him questions about a certain script. That's why we put names on them, well not to only reason, but one of
2006-12-26 20:15:51 · answer #9 · answered by Nurse KeVo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your doctor may not give you medication. he may suggest you see a therapist first and then do some lifestyle changes. which is the smart thing to do.
2006-12-26 20:14:35 · answer #10 · answered by Trollhair 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋