Posted by Snowie on November 24, 2000, at 10:25:30
In reply to Re: xanax problems xanax xr, posted by kazoo on November 23, 2000, at 2:09:58
Kazoo,
I disagree. Actually, 3 mg. of Xanax is considered a relatively low dose for controlling panic disorder. I also started out taking 1.5 mg. of Xanax almost 6 years ago, and worked my way up to 3 mg. within a few months. It is also considered to be a very safe drug, barring dependency, which will happen with any benzo that is taken for any length of time. A slow taper is imperative to getting off any benzo, especially Xanax. I went off Xanax several years ago for a year, and my life during that year was hell. If Xanax, Klonopin, or Valium allows anyone to live a functional life, more power to them. I'm on Neurontin and Xanax because so far this combo works better than Neurontin or Xanax individually.
http://lexington-on-line.com/naf_xanax.html
Snowie
> rogdog:
>
> A word to the wise is sufficient...
>
> Three mgs. of XANAX is a whopping dose considering the basic starting dose of the drug
> is a measily 0.25 mgs.
>
> I would seriously consider lowering this as you may run into problems trying to get off
> of this drug (which you mentioned you had).
>
> Yes, it is addicting, far more so than the outdated Valium.
>
> If you're worried about liver damage, start taking a *natural* product called Milk Thistle
> (available at drug/health food stores). I take this for HCV.
>
> kazoo
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