since XR is considered a "long-acting" benzo, is there a lower risk of addiction versus the IR version
2007-01-18 08:04:29 · 8 answers · asked by heman 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
That is what they say. But I am on it and have been for two yrs. I take 3mg. in the a.m. If I do not take it, I start to sweat, my head feels like it is underwater, hard to talk or breathe, headache- basically withdrawal symptoms. But I do need it- and I don't feel there is a problem being on something that "evens me out". Recently, I went on clonezapam 1mg. 3x a day, and had no withdrawal symptoms, even when I quit taking the clonezapam (made me depressed). Got back on the xanax xr along with regular xanax as needed and feel back to normal. In short, all benzos are addictive and should only be taken if needed. But if needed, don't be scared of them- they saved my life. Thank goodness I have a DR. that listened to me.
2007-01-18 08:21:34 · answer #1 · answered by live75 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No...
Addictions are either due to a physical need, a physiological need or both for the drug. If a person is taking a benzo regardless if they take (in the case of Xanax) 0.5mg tid (3x per day) or a single XR tablet QD (1x per day) addiction is still a possibility.
Plus people can abuse both dosage forms by exceeding the prescribed amount.
2007-01-18 08:14:34 · answer #2 · answered by iraq51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well as I am always saying on here it depends on how it works with the person, each person is different. actually i would suggest that you find out what the full life is and the half life is of it, casue it builds up in your system, then you can kind of tell by finding that out. I usually try to know the full life and the half life of my meds when i taking them , so you might want to ask them about that, and ask him if there is a lower risk for you of addiction. Just remember you don't want to come off of any med/s without talking to your doctor, and let him taper you off of it, cause just going off cold turkey can cause you to have 3-4 times worse smptoms, and you really don't want that. So please talk to you doctor on this matter, and the ful life and half life of a med that you are taking.
2007-01-18 08:16:31 · answer #3 · answered by Ladyofathousandfaces 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Same risk of addiction. You get so used to getting that nice, steady flow of medication, it's hard to go without it.
http://health.yahoo.com/drug/d00168a1
2007-01-18 08:09:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i take there regular one i addicted to it 3 1/2 years its a ***** that medicine
2007-01-18 08:43:10 · answer #5 · answered by Everybodygotsaprice 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. What those initials mean is one is released in to your system at a lower and longer rate where the other is more fast acting.
2007-01-18 08:38:47 · answer #6 · answered by Serinity4u2find 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No! If you've not started taking them then don't! I got addicted to them and didn't realize that they were addicting!! No matter what the doctor says whether they are mild, want hurt ya, only helps to relax, etc Just please believe me DON'T START ON THEM AND IF YOU ALREADY ARE THEN STOP!
2007-01-18 08:21:18 · answer #7 · answered by lilAudrey 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. You can get addicted to it.
2007-01-18 08:08:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋