Posted by gilbert on July 2, 2001, at 0:28:15
In reply to Re: Benzodiazepine Tolerance, posted by PaulB on July 1, 2001, at 20:30:38
I have found xanax to be fairly dependable as far as dose and efficacy. I have the same dose now after an increase on the initial script 2 years ago. I started out a 3 x .25mg per day and after about 2 months went to 3 x .5mg and most days I only take two of the three pills. I have not developed a tolerance to this dose. Some days the drowsiness will catch me by suprise. If I am having a very relaxed week it seems like the xanax will put me to sleep.....If I am having a panic week it brings me back down to level....I also agree with Judy I think most panic and anxiety experts who have been in the field and have a large client bases agree that benzo's are a first line treatment not third. I would refer anyone to read some of Stuart Shipko's interviews or website commentary on just this thing. Over the long haul xanax long term is very safe with much less adverse effects than ssri's. Even if the xanax was only half as effective as an ssri I would still opt for the xanax. The ssri's just killed me with side effects.....and the short term ssri's gave me rebound worse than xanax. Try skipping a paxil or luvox dose......you will get a little jumpy let me tell ya......
My two cents,....Gil
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