Posted by mdertinger on February 22, 2002, at 12:54:11
In reply to Re: Is Addiction to Xanex harmful? yes, posted by gilbert on February 22, 2002, at 10:35:08
Thanks to all of you that replied. I think I may try and find a more permanent solutions to my sleep problem, other than Xanex everynight. Also, I'm pretty sure I was prescribed .5 mg not 5 mg (the bottle is at home, I'm at work). I do not suffer from a panic disorder. I've suffered from severe depression (when I'm not on meds)for 7 years. I started taking Xanex after I gave birth to my second baby and had stopped all antidepressants while I was pregnant. I got MAJOR post partum depression. I didn't want to drown my baby, but I was experiencing severe anxiety and depression at the same time. My OB gave me the script for Xanex. Once my Prozac kicked in, I felt much better, but still suffered occasionally from some anxiety, so my pdoc was fine with prescribing me more Xanex to use "as needed".
This new sleep problem seems linked to the start of Wellbutrin. I think I may try the one guys suggestion and take the Wellbrutin at night, since it doesn't reach full efficacy for 6 hours. I definitly feel more buzzed in the afternoon than in the morning when I take the pill.
I do like the way I sleep on Xanex. My body feels very relaxed...I sleep wonderfully and wake up refreshed. I guess I just need to watch whether I become tolerant to the drug and require more to feel the effects.
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