2 mgs. of Xanax for extreme stress?

Question

Is 2 mgs. too much? I've been prescribed Xanax for extreme stress. It's almost debilitating. I don't want to go overboard with this potent stuff. I want to be carefree though!

Answer 1

You don't provide us with enough information to give you a real answer to your question. We need to know things like: how long have you been on the medication? Is it supposed to be taken as needed or on a daily schedule? How much were you prescribed? What is your phyisical build (height and weight)?

At any rate, 2mg is unlikely to harm you (it will make you sleepy though), unless you combine it with alcohol. Talk to your doctor about it.

Answer 2

2 mgs in a single dose? Whoa Nelly, that would knock a horse out!

Xanax is an extremely effective anti anxiety medication. It is also extremely addictive and shouldn't be used just because you are working 14 hour days. (You didn't elaborate what extreme stress entails.)

You should always use the smallest dose possible and that varies from person to person. Read up on xanax and have a heart to heart with your physician about the dosage.

Occassional usage won't present addiction issues as it takes continual usage to build up in the blood stream. While I am not a medical professional, it is a medication that I have used off and on for 15 years.

Answer 3

Does your stress come on suddenly? Have you tried meditation or yoga or other alternative stress reduction methods. If you are too jittery to get into a meditative head or yoga head, you could try taking klonopin, which has less of a kick than xanax. Then when you are calm enough, start in with yoga, t'ai chi, meditation, or anything else that reduces stress and helps you relax and focus

Answer 4

You definatley can go overboard it starts off that way ive lost 3 friends due to xanax so take the correct ammount and seriously try other ways to relax maybe exercise im sure it doesnt sound fun and its not as easy but it works maybe try reading. but dont over do the pills its hard to get out of it take it from someone with experience. be safe!!!

Answer 5

Sorry if I shouldn't say this, but that stuff never worked with two friends of mine. Try alternative methods, learn how to control your own mind. I never tried medicine, I had the same problem and all I'm doing is wake up at 7 and have a relaxing breakfast. No worries, there's time for everything as long as you begin to manage your time.

Answer 6

xanax for stress? I thought it was an anti-anxiety drug... Any doctor worth his salt will start you on the lowest dosage of any medication then work up. I would tell him you are reduced to a zombie and to cut the dosage! Pronto! Then get some excercise learn to meditate and chuck the meds altogether.

Answer 7

if it is too much for you, consider telling the doctor, and asking him to cut down the dose.
Have you someone to talk to about your stress issues?
or maybe write out what is bothering you on a regular basis,
this helps me to be more carefree.

Answer 8

Only you will know. You should try it when you have nothing to do, especially drive, and see how you tolerate the dose. Blessings and I hope your stress eases up soon.