Posted by Sammy Jar on June 22, 2010, at 4:54:27
I was wondering if anyone has used ambien instead of xanax for social anxiety. I have used xanax for years and I love the way it helps, but it's never really made me pro-social.Once, while I was out of town I was running out of xanax, so I called my doctor to ask if I could take an ambien, and if it would work. He said I could, but he thought it would knock me out. I would rather be knocked out than have severe anxiety, so I was fine with that. The ambien made me a little dizzy at first, but then my mood increased and I wanted to be social. It reminded me of xanax with pro-social properties that didn't affect my memory as badly either(I know ambien can cause the same thing). I have now been taking them occasionally and they still work great, and I am pro-social like a normal person and not like some wasted drunk just being obnoxious and annoying.
I think I like it better than Xanax and that has always been the med I needed most. Has anyone else ever had a similar experience, either good or bad?
I don't have time to go a search to see if this has been posted before, so I hope not. I am really interested in hearing about people who use Ambien during the day. I'm so tired right now I can't hold my head up lol(And I didn't take an Ambien lol). I will see you guys tomorrow and reply if needed. Take Care.
Sammy
1mg. of regular release Xanax taken only once daily, occasionally taken with one dose of 20 mg. of regular release Inderal.
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