i was just prescribed xanax and..........?

Question

i was wondering what the effects were. im a bit anxious. but i will not use it daily and prbably only when i REALY need it.

is it possible to have seizure when starting it? or is that just if you built a dependence and withdrawl from it cold turkey?

Answer 1

There was a question like this posted a few weeks ago. I have a friend who uses it occas. as prescribed and said it's just like taking a glass of wine. It takes the edge off. If you take it as prescribed you don't need to worry about addiction. My husband has used this several times for MRI's. For every horror story, there are hundreds of people who use the meds as they were intended. Don't stress over taking it.

Answer 2

What is the most important information I should know about alprazolam (another name for xanax)?

Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Alprazolam will cause drowsiness and may cause dizziness. If you experience drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities.
Avoid alcohol while taking alprazolam. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness caused by alprazolam.
Do not crush, chew, or break the extended-release form alprazolam (Xanax XR). Swallow them whole. These tablets are specially formulated to release the medication slowly in the body.
Alprazolam is habit forming. You can become physically and psychologically dependent on the medication. Do not take more than the prescribed amount of medication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor. Withdrawal effects may occur if alprazolam is stopped suddenly after several weeks of continuous use. Seizures may be a side effect of sudden discontinuation of the medication. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reduction in dose.

Answer 3

I take 2 Mg's a day for the past...well for a long time. Ask my grandmother she will tell you they are a gift from god. They will not give you seizures no, if anything prevent one from coming on. But, yes coming off them cold turkey w/o a Doctor would not be wise. You are also, going to benefit from xanax alot more with the "I am only gonna take them as needed" attitude because abusing them will only increase your tolerance and if you truly need them and they help. You'll be up to 2 Mg's a day in no time.

Answer 4

Honestly, your initial reaction to it will be....SLEEP. It will knock you out like never before. Make sure you are in a comfy place and do not have to drive any time soon after taking it.

I'm not a Pharmacist or a Doctor, but based on the fact that it suppresses your Central Nervous System, I don't think you are in danger of a seizure. Check with an official to be sure, especially if you have a history of seizures.

Answer 5

I took it for 10 years,and it didn't do anything bad. The first time I started it,I just felt a little dizzy,but didn't knock me out or anything,you just have to be careful because it is addictive and going off suddenly can have bad side effects,such as major panic attacks,feeling of losing control,etc..It happened to me,and it was horrible,but I havent taken it in over 3 years,just had to go off very slowly. Was told by a doctor that it shouldn't be prescribed for mild anxiety,that it should only be prescribed for severe panic,,who knows though,not all doctors are right,lol. Good luck,,just be careful,and see how you react to it.

Answer 6

Common side effects of xanex can include:

Somnolence (drowsiness)
Euphoria (usually disappears over time)
Confusion
Less common side effects can include:

Fatigue
Headache
Dizziness
Rare side effects can include:

Sleep apnea
Hypoventilation (Respiratory depression)
Blurred vision
Difficulty in depth perception
Slurred speech or dysarthria
Changes in personality
Disorientation
Amnesia (memory impairment)
Vivid dreams and/or nightmares
Jaundice
Tachycardia
Bradycardia
Changes in plasma cortisol and ACTH levels
Blood dyscrasias
Decreased salivation
Increased salivation
Diarrhea
Constipation
Nausea
Elevated hepatic (liver) enzymes
Incontinence
Rare paradoxical side effects can include:

Nervousness
Anxiety
Agitation
Rage
Insomnia
Muscle spasms and rigidity
Paradoxical side effects are usually a result of too high a dose (sometimes deliberate) and/or combination with alcohol. Adjusting the dosage usually causes them to cease.

Concentrations of alprazolam in cigarette smokers may be reduced up to 50% when compared to non-smokers.[4].

Long-term treatment with alprazolam may lead to physical and/or psychological dependence. Users often develop a tolerance to the drug's sedative effects, though tolerance to its anxiolytic efficacy rarely develops when used at theraputic dosage levels.

There is now a general consensus among psychiatrists that alprazolam (a so-called 'high-potency' benzodiazepine) poses a particularly high risk for misuse, abuse and dependence. Withdrawal after long-term treatment should be done slowly over a period of weeks (or even months) to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms such as agitation, panic attacks, rebound anxiety, muscle cramps and seizures. Some patients may benefit from a substitution with diazepam or clonazepam as these drugs remain in the bloodstream longer and have a somewhat lower risk of dependency.

Patients taking a dosing regimen larger than 4mg per day have an increased potential for emotional and physical dependence.[citation needed] Patients who have this dependence may find it difficult to discontinue use and should seek a healthcare professional immediately so they may put you on a proper regimen to discontinue use. In addition to dependence, this medication may cause withdrawal symptoms, and in some cases has been known to cause seizures. The use of this medication may also cause a reaction called rebound anxiety. When a patient discontinues use, they may experience the symptoms they had before taking medication, but this is usually short lived. Symptoms may also be accompanied other reactions including changes in mood, anxiety or sleep. Rebound anxiety is usually a result of abrupt discontinuation of this medication; patients who taper off are less likely to experience these symptoms.

IF YOU ARE ADDICTED, AND YOU QUIT, YOUR BODY WILL GO INTO SHOCK!

Answer 7

I think that once you actually take the drug, your concerns about Xanax will fade away.

Answer 8

http://www.drugs.com/alpha/x1.html

Try the above link. It may answer some of your questions. Good luck.

Answer 9

the best place to find out would be the PDR or ask you

doctor

Answer 10

go to www.cchr.org and watch the psychs tell the camera there are no cures for mental illness or valid tests for mental illness. you are being lied to and drugged unneccesarily. go find out for yourself.