Posted by Franz on May 19, 2002, at 15:47:42
In reply to Re: Benzo question for all users » johnj, posted by IsoM on May 19, 2002, at 13:14:25
Hello,
What happens if you take coffee to avoid benzodiazepine sedation during the day?. Does caffeine interfere with the anti-anxiety effect too?.
e.g. can I take a low dose Xanax with the morning coffee and still get the anti-anxiety effect with less sedation than without coffee?. I need to lessen anxiety but be fully alert.
Also, as alprazolam has a short life, will a morning dose only be not enough and cause a rebound of anxiety. I am thinking on using it for the more anxiety provoking times of the day and avoid regular use and dependance (if this is rational).
Thanks.
Franz
> John, it's not so cut-&-dried as to say what benzo will work best for you. We're too individual. Alprazolam (Xanax) relaxes me wonderfully without sedation while lorazepam (Ativan) knocks me out. Yet many here will say the exact opposite happens for them.
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> My son took Rivitrol (Klonopin or clonazepam) for years with no adverse effects & no problems discontinuing it - no withdrawal. It worked very well for him without sedation. When I took it occasionally, I had no problems either.
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> Whether a person would get "addicted" varies too. It seems to depend on your own physiology. I don't. But then I smoked a pack a day for 2 years & when I wanted to quit, I just did. Few people can do something like that. I strangely never felt addicted to tobacco like most. Benzos simply need to be treated with respect like all drugs should be.
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