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Q: Xanax

asked by: Bek on November 27th, 2006

Experienced User

I take .25mg sometimes it works in 30 minutes but sometimes I try and get over the anxiety myself and leave it too long before I take the xanax and it takes an hour to work. The effects of the xanax only last 4 hours for me too so I am going to see is I can either get a higher dose maybe .50mg or try the xanax xr. Has anyone tried the xanax xr (slow release). I have been on .25mg for 2 years on and off - do you think that maybe I need a higher dose and is it normal to need a higher dose after being on it for this long

also, I am scared to take more then one tablet every 6 hours, what happens if my anxiety is bad can I take 1 and a half or 2 - can this hurt me?

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Digby

replied on December 9th, 2006

New User

Hmmmm, xanax is a tricky drug. It is pretty short acting which has it's pros and cons. I take .50 mgs from time to time and although it is very effective it is very addictive. If you would like a drug that is a little longer lasting you could try ativan or even clonazepam as they both stay in the system longer than the short acting xanax.

Digby Wink

Rebeccalukacs

replied on December 28th, 2006

New User

Hi,
i suffer from panic attacks and I take lexapro daily to control it.I do use xanax when I have an attack that I don't feel I could control.Are you taking anything besides xanax?

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