Posted by yxibow on January 15, 2007, at 1:08:28
In reply to Xanax XR, posted by sonny liston on January 14, 2007, at 11:45:14
> I have been on Klonopin for about 6 years for GAD, poor sleep, SAD etc. Also have augmented various add's with K. Right now it's 50 mgs of Zoloft for a low grade generally blah type feeling (anhedonia). Not sure what the term is. Also tired of low sex drive.
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> What are the thoughts and experiences of just using Xanax XR I.L.O of of Zoloft and K? I realize no one can predict outcomes of drug choices but it's worth hearing some thoughts and ideas.
If you haven't been on Xanax to begin with, there is no reason to pay a premium for what is mostly a patent extender and possibly a way to keep a constant blood level for those who are normally taking Xanax up to 4x a day.
I still believe that Xanax in any mode is one of those agents best reserved for the nastiest days, a PRN, like Ativan because of its immediacy effects. But, some people respond better to Xanax than any other regularly prescribed benzodiazepine (Klonopin, Valium, etc.).At least it does have somewhere around a 24 hour half life like Valium. In general, longer acting agents are better because they, not always so of course, prolong the possibility of habituation and interdosal withdrawal which can be a problem with regular Xanax, Tranxene, Ativan, etc.
-- Jay
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