I've been taking 1-3 .5mg of xanax everyday for about a week. The doctor didn't give me anymore, so I didn't take one today. Can you get addicted to xanax from that small of a dose in that length of time? I have bad anxiety, my stomach is about upset and my body feels a bit weird. I don't know if that is the lack of the xanax or me getting worked up and worrying about the whole thing...?
2007-01-16 12:32:55 · 20 answers · asked by Nessy K 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
That's a small amount for a short period of time. While everyone is different, odds are this is rebound anxiety as opposed to withdrawals.
If I may, I have been on Xanax for more than 5 years for unbelievable anxiety that would lead me to the ER with chest pains and a pulse rate that was off the charts. Because I was started on Xanax rather than a non-addictive alternative from the get go, now nothing, and I mean nothing, compares.
I definitely am addicted and while my doctor is trying to taper me off and get me to try other so called anti-anxiety agents, nothing equates.
My point is, Xanax is a beautiful drug for anxiety. It is potent and extremely quick acting. However, it is these very same traits that result in the addiction and once you stay on Xanax, there will be no talking to you about any other alternative because they will all blow in comparison. Get off while you can and at least give the alternatives a try in your early stages of treatment because the benzos are a beeattch to get off once you're hooked and, you will be hooked. They are amazing.
2007-01-16 16:31:57 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Xanax is extremely addictive. I'm not sure if you can get hooked on it in that short a period of time, though. Presumably you had a problem with anxiety in the first place and that's why the doctor prescribed the Xanax. I'd guess the anxiety you felt previously came back because you didn't have the medicine.
Now I'm not saying not to take Xanax -- I've been taking it for about three years.
2007-01-16 12:44:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did the doctor give it to you as a trial for treatment of anxiety? If that's the case, you should talk to him and get a refill.
1.5 mg per day is one of the lower therapeutic dosages, and addiction usually requires both a bit higher dosage (toward the upper limits, which is around 4 mg per day) and a longer period of time.
I am no doctor, naturally, but I would imagine the anxiety you are feeling is the anxiety for which you were given Xanax in the first place. Talk to your doctor about getting a refill if the symptoms are bothering you. Anxiety is quite common, and responds well to medication, so there's no need for you to suffer through it if that's the problem.
Be well.
2007-01-16 12:44:36 · answer #3 · answered by Bronwen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Xanax or alprazolam is a Schedule IV drug. It reaches the catagory of low abuse potential btu there is still the potential for abuse. Taking the medicationa s percscribed for real reasons such as anxiety will not aid in you becommign addicted. Your doctor did nto give you mroe than he did to also prevent addiction. Hope this has been helpful
2007-01-16 12:44:14 · answer #4 · answered by Hutch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Xanax can be addictive but I doubt that it would be in such a short amount of time. If you have been taking it regularly, you might feel more anxious coming off of it in a short amount of time. It is a drug that supresses your central nervous system. Your Dr can prescribe you more, especially if you feel you really need it. I took it for about a year and tapered off it and had no problems. i still take it every once in a while now, but no longer on a regular basis.
2007-01-16 12:43:15 · answer #5 · answered by ♥monamarie♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably should not have become addicted 0n that much in that length of time. You are probably having anxieties from worrying about it. But be careful with the xanax it is addictive
2007-01-16 12:39:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had very bad anxiety for about a year. My doctor put me on Buspar and told me it was not something that i would be on for the rest of my life and if IS NOT addictive. Anxiety is all in your head. You think about certain things and get yourself worked up and boom anxiety attack. I have overcame my fears of everything and quit taking my medicine, you can do it too. But it you would feel more secure with some meds for a little bit ask your doctor about Buspar.! No worries!
2007-01-16 12:39:11 · answer #7 · answered by Keylas 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't take xanax to get high, all it will do is make you feel like dog ****. And its actually quit dangerous, too much and your heart can stop. Taking to much xanax isnt like smoking weed where you feel calm and more creative and just happy.
2016-03-29 00:51:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your doctor. He or she should have given you enough to take 1/2 pill for the next week after taking the whole pills for a week. Some people even need to then take 1/4 pill for another week after that. OR the doctor can give you a weaker pill than .5 like 0.25 to take for a week now, and then 1/2 of that for the following week.
2007-01-16 13:21:03 · answer #9 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, xanax is extremely addictive, go through the withdrawl and tell your doctor to give you something different. I suffer from depression and anxiety, however, xanax helped, but i have found much better solutions such as effexor or something of that sort. good luck
2007-01-16 12:37:03 · answer #10 · answered by Sarah E 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋