Posted by fachad on June 13, 2002, at 19:23:45
In reply to Re: Xanax, posted by katekite on June 13, 2002, at 11:56:34
My experience is that some docs are just benzo-phobic, while others are OK with benzos in general but not with Xanax.
Even my current pdoc, who is extremely easy going, does not like Xanax. He has been very forthcoming with RXs for other benzos: temazepam, lorazepam, estazolam, klonopin, have all been no problem.
But when I asked about Xanax, his usual relaxed manner changed, and he told me that this particular med was "inherently more problematic" than other benzos, and quickly changed the subject. I did not even use the "X" word; I asked about "alprazolam".
Since he is not a benzo-phobic, and is very open to experimental combos, I am inclined to think that there really is something to the bad reputation of Xanax.
> It seems to be very regional. At a university clinic no one would consider benzos... there was one private pdoc I went to in town that was reasonable about it. Then moved, new city all the pdocs had no problem with it. Moved across the country, new city all the pdocs raised their eyebrows and I had to shop. Next city over one was just way too happy to get me on twice daily dosing. I'm not sure if its regional or something inculcated in med school: definitely an interesting phenomenon.
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> kate
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