Posted by BIGDaddyachmed69 on November 29, 2006, at 4:14:54
In reply to Thanks so much, all of you - Anyone tried the XR?, posted by dreamboat_annie on November 28, 2006, at 21:25:59
> I appreciate the responses. I am very cautious when I use it because I am paranoid about developing a tolerance. But, I also find it really helps in ways that an AD does not. It actually tends to boost my mood moreso than the Paxil I am taking. I am going to talk to my pdoc about the XR version to see if he would be willing to let me try that for use during the week.
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> Anyone have experience with the XR vs the IR? And, anyone notice a difference between the effectiveness of generic Xanax and brand-name?
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> Thanks again, and sorry for all the questions.You lose that sense of "well-being" rapidly, speaking from personal experience. I continue to take Xanax on a daily basis, 1 mg twice a day, and find that it has continued to do what my Paxil hasn't: treat my anxiety. Generic and brand-name Xanax in my opinion aren't too far apart as far as which one is more potent or whatever. Generic Xanax XR, on the other hand, was much less effective than the brand-name product. With Xanax XR, you're avoiding the peaks and valleys associated with the IR version. It's very subtle. You don't feel it coming on and likewise, it's not all that noticeable when it starts to wear off. When Xanax IR peaks, that's when you get the "boost" you mentioned in your post, obviously. But you can tell when it's starting to wear off, it's not pleasant. I found Xanax XR to be very sedating, much more so than the original. Ultimately, I went with Xanax IR because the sedative effects of the XR were just too much for me. Xanax XR is probably better if you're taking it long-term as it's convenient (once a day vs. three or four times a day). It's antidepressant properties could very well augment the Paxil.
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