Posted by bassman on November 13, 2006, at 16:28:44
In reply to Re: In Middle East: Xanax is the only way out, posted by BUCKEYE FANATIC on November 13, 2006, at 14:28:07
This comes from the package insert for Xanax:
In a controlled clinical trial in which 63 patients were randomized to XANAX and where
withdrawal symptoms were specifically sought, the following were identified as symptoms of
withdrawal: heightened sensory perception, impaired concentration, dysosmia, clouded
sensorium, paresthesias, muscle cramps, muscle twitch, diarrhea, blurred vision, appetite
decrease, and weight loss. Other symptoms, such as anxiety and insomnia, were frequently
seen during discontinuation, but it could not be determined if they were due to return of
illness, rebound, or withdrawal.
In two controlled trials of 6 to 8 weeks duration where the ability of patients to discontinue medication was measured, 71%-93% of patients treated with XANAX tapered completely off therapy compared to 89%-96% of placebo-treated patients. In a controlled postmarketing
discontinuation study of panic disorder patients, the duration of treatment (3 months compared to 6 months) had no effect on the ability of patients to taper to zero dose.I remembered wrong.
I can see where you're coming from if you really believe Dr. Ashton. She is very anti-benzo, period, and I think that's that's unfortunate. If you want to see some real withdrawal horror stories, go to the Withdrawal Board on this site..and the horror stories aren't benzos, they're Effexor.
Thanks for the kind input.
poster:bassman
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