Posted by nolegirl23 on January 27, 2007, at 15:49:38
In reply to Xanax vs. Ativan, posted by jealibeanz on January 27, 2007, at 14:24:07
> What is the general consensus on the efficacy and side effects of Xanax vs. Ativan?
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> Which is more likely to cause drowsiness?
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> How long does Ativan last? Xanax seems to only work for about 2 hours with me know. I've become tolerant of the medication, as I take it 4 times daily.
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> Would switching allow me to get therpeutic benefits without going above the recommended maximum? I need continuous coverage and cannot tolerate SSRI's, thus, for now, benzo's are what my doctor and I have agreed upon for GAD.
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> Is Ativan known to cause depression? Klonopin did with me, but Xanax does not. Isn't Ativan more similar in chemical makeup to Xanax?Xanax now makes a long acting form - Xanax XR. Don't know if you wanted to give that a try, it works for me
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