Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 86732

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xanax withdrawl symptoms

Posted by geno on December 12, 2001, at 17:38:07

Hello, my withdrawl symstoms from xanax are quiet different. I feel strange sensations in my face and feet. also a sort vibration in my body? does this sound correct?
Also, how does the loss of gaba result in seisures.
Can you have seizures from taking 1mg of xanax a day then stopping stone cold?
geno

Re: xanax withdrawl symptoms

Posted by Cmatt on December 13, 2001, at 0:23:45

In reply to xanax withdrawl symptoms, posted by geno on December 12, 2001, at 17:38:07

> Hello, my withdrawl symstoms from xanax are quiet different. I feel strange sensations in my face and feet. also a sort vibration in my body? does this sound correct?
> Also, how does the loss of gaba result in seisures.
> Can you have seizures from taking 1mg of xanax a day then stopping stone cold?
> geno

When taking meds like Xanax, the body tends to cut down on the production of the GABA neurotransmitter because benzodiazepine drugs magnify the effect of the GABA neurotransmitter.

As a result, when a benzodiazepine drug is removed from the body, the body is lacking in the calming effect from the GABA neurotransmitter because it takes a period of time for the body to increase production of the GABA neurotransmitter.

As a result, when lacking in GABA function, the body is left with a higher state of electrical activity; thus, creating a more favorable condition for a possible seizure.

Cmatt

Re: xanax withdrawl symptoms » geno

Posted by Alan on December 13, 2001, at 14:32:42

In reply to xanax withdrawl symptoms, posted by geno on December 12, 2001, at 17:38:07

> Hello, my withdrawl symstoms from xanax are quiet different. I feel strange sensations in my face and feet. also a sort vibration in my body? does this sound correct?
> Also, how does the loss of gaba result in seisures.
> Can you have seizures from taking 1mg of xanax a day then stopping stone cold?
> geno

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Doesn't sound like the typical symptom but if you follow this advice and listen to your body as to the rate of tapering, you should be alright:

http://lexington-on-line.com/naf_xanax.html

Alan

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