Posted by Viridis on August 6, 2004, at 0:37:33
In reply to How do you guys get ENOUGH xanax?!?!, posted by captain on August 5, 2004, at 8:54:34
My pdoc prescribes a relatively small amount of Xanax, and has warned me that many doctors consider any request for Xanax equivalent to "drug-seeking behavior" (he doesn't seem to buy this blanket generalization, but is just telling it like it is). He's cautious with it partly because it's closely monitored, and partly because it does have a reputation for inducing tolerance as well as dependency quite quickly. Plus, it's become a fairly popular street drug.
I think it's a great med, but if I take it often at all, I quickly need more to achieve the same effect, so I can see the reason for concern. I certainly don't use it recreationally, but some people (a few, mostly those who don't even need it) do, so it's closely watched.
I do, however, take Klonopin (clonazepam) daily, and for me it's extremely effective for anxiety and panic attacks. It has a long duration of action and is much less likely than Xanax to cause problems. My pdoc tells me that he gets much less scrutiny for prescribing this, and that many doctors are much more comfortable with it. Plus, for some reason, patients are unlikely to need dosage increases once they find the appropriate amount.
Have you tried Klonopin? I find that using it regularly (at a low dose) is very effective, and keep Xanax around for those times when I'm really anxious. This strategy seems to work well for me, although we all react differently.
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