Posted by Fred23 on March 10, 2004, at 21:57:42
In reply to Re: How to ask doctor for Xanax? » Fred23, posted by Viridis on March 10, 2004, at 1:29:16
>it just seems that "Xanax" carries a negative connotation for many.
As you suggest, it likely is better to say "alprazolam" instead
of "Xanax" as it may suggest that I've done my homework, rather
than tapping into a fad. How to present my homework without
appearing to usurp the doctor's role is the balance to keep.>I'm not sure how to handle the issue of past use
The *only* way I'm going to be able to say with certainty that I
*know* alprazolam is effective is to cite personal use.>just wanted to verify that I was familiar with its effects and
>risks, which he then reiterated).Every time I see him I explain that my AMA Encyclopedia of
Medicine (a physical book) says that a doctor should be seen in
the situation I'm coming for.>could genuinely be dangerous (healthwise) to take
>prescription meds without a doctor's supervision.A lot of which goes on these days, with highly publicized bad
outcomes.>Re: Klonopin: maybe it would be good for you, maybe not.
Clonazepam (Klonopin) is in the "nitro" class of benzodiazepines,
while alprazolam (Xanax) is in the "triazolo" so they have
different characteristics. Klonopin seems to be more of an
anticonvulsant, with sedative properties, while alprazolam seems
to be better for anxiety.What I realize is that what I want to ask my doctor is contrary
to the conventional view of treating anxiety with BDZs on a
short-term basis. So I can see how a GP would be less
enthusiastic about the idea than a specialist. But if my anxiety
stems from faulty GABA processing due to genetics, I doubt that I
can talk therapy my brain chemistry into cooperating.
Ironically, the dollar amount of a prescription for alprazolam
would be less than what I'm presently spending on nutritional
supplements to help my mind out already.But, the *control* of the dosage would lie with him, so he could
prevent or allow any escalation. If it just stays at the low
dosage of 0.5 mg per day, I would think that would be below the
"danger zone".
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