Posted by Impermanence on August 2, 2004, at 21:12:34
In reply to Re: DIFFERENCE PLEASE? XANAX vs VALIUM ? » crazychickuk, posted by chemist on August 2, 2004, at 18:12:09
I dont agree with that at all, I've been off benzos for nearly six weeks now after about 19 months of daily intake and things are much better for me now than being a slave to Roche pharmaceuticals. I thought I'd never get off benzos but I was forced to after alcohol detox. I think it's very irresponsible of you to advise taking 4 to 6mg of Xanax or 30 to 40mg of diazepam a day, thats just crazy, why not just drink a bottle of vodka a day too and throw in a few barbiturates for good measure!!
Sure, benzos are fantastic, but only as a short term solution and in low doses. There are other ways to deal with the underlying issues causing the anxiety than numbing yourself with sedatives. I found it very difficult to live without benzos at first, but when my central nervous system got used to living without them I realized it was the pills making me so anxious, I needed them all the time, I couldent function without them. Now I'm off them nearly six weeks I feel I don't need them. The mental addiction is still with me but I'm sure that will go in time.Crazychickuk the difference between Xanax and Valium is Xanax is extremely potent and has a very short half life, Valium is nowhere near as potent (10mg of Valium is equivalent to 0.5mg of Xanax) and has a much longer half life. Valium in higher doses can also be hypnotic and is a muscle relaxant. Xanax would be a better choice for your condition.
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