Posted by JaneST on January 28, 2001, at 18:00:24
In reply to Xanax tolerance, posted by Daveman on January 25, 2001, at 22:09:20
D.~
Of course everyone is different...but my experience was that Xanax, though helpful for panic/anxiety/etc., was extremely addictive. It seems the therapeutic effect only lasted up to a few months or so and then the dose would have to be upped.
After a few years, I found myself telling doctors how much I was prescribed and they would look at me in disbelief...no one should be walking around at those levels. And let me tell you...weaning off the stuff was not a pretty picture...even though it was done over a long period of time...I never want to go through that again!
Now I'm taking Lorazepam (Ativan) and have successfully remained on the same dosage for 2 years...so my advice is to tread lightly here...and I'm rooting for the Paxil.
Best of Luck...
Jane
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