Posted by Maisy on August 11, 2001, at 8:06:40
In reply to Effexor XR + Xanax as needed... Is this Norma!?, posted by kid_A on August 10, 2001, at 15:51:16
Just wanted to let you know that I am also on Effexor XR and xanax as needed although I am not bipolar. I was on xanax 0.25mg three times a day for about two months and then two at night to help me sleep. I had a lot of anxiety and panic with my depression. I still take an occasional xanax since my doc told me that I may still get some break thru anxiety. If you are taking the 0.25mg twice a day then this is a very low dose according to my doc and pharmacist and also according to them dependence usually occurs at higher doses, although it can be psychologically addicting ( I had a hard time going to sleep without it, convinced that I couldn't but I got over it) I know this doesn't help you too much but just wanted to let you know I am in the same boat(almost)
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