Posted by jerrympls on June 25, 2004, at 1:34:53
In reply to Re: extended release xyrem, posted by utopizen on June 24, 2004, at 23:51:16
> You must realize, however, that, um, that's a false analogy. Just because docs refer to "alcohol in a pill" for benzos doesn't make it alcohol in a pill. Even Xanax can't be compared that well to daytime, repeated administration of alcohol or GHB.
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> With GHB, We're talking about something that peaks in 5 minutes, leaves the body entirely by the 4th hour, and thus has a half-life of 30 minutes. 30 Minutes. Xanax does not have a half-life in 30 minutes. GHB does. end of story.
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> Moreover, you are more prone to injuries when you are injured. If you have a disorder before you take a drug that's known to cause that disorder to a lot of people... well, that's like breaking your arm, walking to the store to by a baseball bat, handing it over to a large bouncer outside a bar, and then asking him to try it out on you after you repeatedly insult him.
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> Makes sense, right?
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> Anyway, trust me, thank god people aren't getting this prescribed in the daytime. It's like a guaranteed case of tardive dyskinsia, a severe motor disorder that leaves you with wailing arms uncontrollably for a lifetime, even after discontinuing the drug that causes it. To me, no one has social anxiety so bad they're willing to risk that. Mostly because you might feel a little akward doing that everyday, walking around without control of your wailing arms.
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> If you are comfortable with wailing your arms, more power to you.
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> > ....some doctors call benzos "alcohol in a pill" too. Xyrem may have unfortunately been a horrible med for you - but I've heard more positive than negative from other people on it and from research. Yes, it's a drug you must be VERY careful while taking and can have bad side effects - but we're all different.
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> > Just my 2 cents. Not meant to demean your experience or opinions....
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> > Jerry :-)
>When I said "and doctors call benzos alcohol in a pill" I was on your side - not trying to contradict you. And I agree with you that it is NOT a daytime med.
It's so hard to convey a point of view through emails and posts because many times we misinterpret the message. I'm with you not against you.
Sorry if I offended you.
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