Posted by chemist on April 28, 2004, at 22:43:30
In reply to Re: Xanax question » rainyday, posted by SLS on April 28, 2004, at 8:02:36
> > I am on the regular xanax. I have put a call in to m p-doc because the panic attacks are creeping back. I would think this would be due to my tolerance for xanax increasing. Also anxiety and depression are flaring up. I also take effexor xr and wellbutrin sr. Or whatever I can't keep track of all the initials, but they are the long acting ones.
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> It is no crime to be physiologically dependant on a drug that works for you. After all, what's the difference? People depend on any drug that they must continue taking in order to successfully treat their illness. How is Xanax any different from Effexor or Paxil? For those people who are fortunate enough to respond them, many must continue taking them to stay well. When it is time to discontinue any of them, there is a withdrawal syndrome that must be managed. If my grandmother stops taking isosorbide, she dies almost immediately. She is dependant on that drug. How is this any different from your current dependance on Xanax? When you find a treatment that allows you to discontinue it, you will, and you might have to manage a withdrawal syndrome, just like what is necessary with so many other drugs, including antidepressants.
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> You have not developed cravings for Xanax. You do not have a psychological compulsion to take it. You are not addicted to it. Period.
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> Please let us know how you make out. Good luck.
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> - Scott
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for what it's worth, i agree with Scott's post in toto....all the best, chemist
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