Posted by jealibeanz on May 4, 2007, at 21:06:12
In reply to Re: Doctors = The-Anti Xanax » jealibeanz, posted by Quintal on May 4, 2007, at 20:32:33
> Maybe you would feel better about yourself, your treatment protocol and your relationship with the pdoc if you were to come off Xanax XR? Wouldn't that be an accomplishment? I'm just wondering because you've posted quite a lot recently about your struggles with this med and as you say, it no longer seems to be having any therapeutic effect. The next logical step would be to make an appointment with your pdoc and explain in person about your experiences and dissatisfaction with Xanax XR and ask to go back to Xanax IR, only then can you truly know what he thinks about the situation you're in. If he refuses to reinstate Xanax IR then coming off Xanax XR or switching to another benzo is probably the best thing to do.
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> QHaha... ohhh I wouldn't even consider coming off Xanax XR an accomplishment because I feel like it is not a pleasurable or beneficial drug... however, I haven't asked to go off yet because it probably gives me some relief and I'm slightly scared since I've heard the withdrawal horror stories.
But... I wonder what would happen if I just stopped without a taper. I think I could do it. Maybe I'll get my refills next week, just so I have a back up. Then, I could see how long I could go without the XR.
I have to have a physical some time this summer, so I will be seeing my foctor for real in person. I guess that would be a good time to tell him again, about my thoughts/feelings about his plan and ask what he has in mind for my future.
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