Posted by Joy on March 8, 2004, at 13:01:23
In reply to Re: How to ask doctor for Xanax? » Fred23, posted by Laree on March 8, 2004, at 12:09:04
Hi Fred,
I have a suggestion. I take Xanax [about .5 a day] mainly at night and rarely do I need it in the daytime, but I have it here in case I do. I get it from a psychiatrist who may be more likely to give it to you for anxiety than a GP. I have never raised my dose in 3 years, and in fact, stopped it for 2 or 2.5 months last year. the generic is very inexpensive, and mine comes from Greenstone labs. With my medical plan I get 90 tablets [I get 1 mg and break it in half] for $10. I asked my family doc if he would prescribe it for me, and he said he would though I know he's not thrilled about it, so I will just get it my the psychiatrist that I do not need. I initially tried it from a friend also, and it helped me a lot. I was always careful not to overuse it. I have lung problems also. If your GP won't prescribe it, get a referral or ask your friend whose doc prescribed it. I find Xanax extremely helpful and very inexpensive. Good luck to you. I apologize for some of the curt replies your received. Most folks on the Board are very helpful.
Joy
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