I'm on Zoloft and Xanax and I was wondering if Xanax can be taken on a daily basis long term??
2007-10-29 17:02:45 · 5 answers · asked by Cato Says "Kalamaloo" 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I've been on Xanax for about 10 years. While it is a narcotic and addictive, I've never suffered any bad effects from it and I take about 6 mg a day. I also take Zoloft, Depakote and Tegritol, among a few other things.
Never take too many Xanax, you really don't want to OD on this stuff.
2007-10-29 17:27:04 · answer #1 · answered by Oshkosh Girl 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
First, you'll get a little more useful and helpful answer if you refrain from calling us filthy names before we get a chance to answer. Frankly, I really don't feel like helping anyone who is abusive. But, in this case I'll make an exception and tell you that yes, you do run the risk of addiction. Xanax is one of the more addictive drugs in the family of Benzodiazepines. If you are not talking with a psychotherapist while you're taking this medication so that you can get on top of the underlying cause of your panic disorders, then one day you'll wake up addicted to Xanax, AND it will no longer be effective in treating the disorder. Talk with your doctor, or call your nearest Mental Health clinic and ask about treatment options available to you for handling panic disorders. You DON'T want to go through life addicted to anything.
2016-04-11 02:01:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is unusaul for a doc to prescribe both of them at the same time,,Ive taken xanax for 10 years and they are highly addictive,,,, if you can get away from them do it now,, they are more addictive than heroin,and the withdrwals are horrible... its the benzodiazapines in them that are addicitve,,, do some research on ,,benzo withdrawal... it is a living hell,, your mind crashes, you cramp,cant walk, vomit, and it last like that for months,,,,,im going to take them now until my death as i can not go through this again.. it can cause seizures as well when not takeing it
2007-10-29 17:15:07 · answer #3 · answered by John N 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
If abused I believe it'll lead to short term memory losses, seizures and ultimately death. Nerve pills alter your brain chemistry. Xanax shuts down the "happy thought" part of your brain. Your brain's stuck on auto pilot and that is why it eases anxiety and people call it the "xanax haze".....
2007-10-29 17:11:42 · answer #4 · answered by XxON3LOV3xX 3 · 0⤊ 6⤋
as long as your doctor perscribes it to you and you take it correctly! you can't stop taking it suddenly , you can get addicted to it too! Only take it of you really really need too! I;ve took it for years but only once at bedtime and only one pill !!! i use to take three at night but i slowly cut down on it !
2007-10-29 17:51:21 · answer #5 · answered by monkeymomma46 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask your doctor answers is not the be all and end all.
2007-10-29 17:15:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋