Posted by Fred23 on March 8, 2004, at 22:13:31
In reply to Re: How to ask doctor for Xanax? Fred, posted by Joy on March 8, 2004, at 13:01:23
> Hi Fred,
> I have a suggestion. I take Xanax [about .5 a day] mainly at night and rarely do I need it in the daytime, but I have it here in case I do. I get it from a psychiatrist who may be more likely to give it to you for anxiety than a GP. I have never raised my dose in 3 years, and in fact, stopped it for 2 or 2.5 months last year. the generic is very inexpensive, and mine comes from Greenstone labs. With my medical plan I get 90 tablets [I get 1 mg and break it in half] for $10. I asked my family doc if he would prescribe it for me, and he said he would though I know he's not thrilled about it, so I will just get it my the psychiatrist that I do not need. I initially tried it from a friend also, and it helped me a lot. I was always careful not to overuse it. I have lung problems also. If your GP won't prescribe it, get a referral or ask your friend whose doc prescribed it. I find Xanax extremely helpful and very inexpensive. Good luck to you. I apologize for some of the curt replies your received. Most folks on the Board are very helpful.
> JoyMy usage need to be during the day, so I take it after breakfast, along with my beta-blocker, so I have their benefits while I'm awake. I like my sleep to be chemical-free.
I believe that 0.5 mg/day indefinitely would be enough, and I also have a similar insurance plan where the generic is cheap. What I'm hoping is that the GP wouldn't think a dose that low needs a fancier doctor. The clinic has a mental health wing, so it would only need to walk next door, if needed.
I'm not worried about "curt" responses here, as it is really hard to pin down what is "true" about benzo usage. There are so many "legitimate" medical opionions out there, and I'm sure they are all reflected here, too.
Until I personally experienced the effect, I didn't know what to believe.
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