Posted by jealibeanz on March 26, 2007, at 16:51:43
In reply to Re: just say what you need » jealibeanz, posted by Honore on March 26, 2007, at 10:47:55
Oh I definitely do not want to combine Xanax XR and Xanax to exceed 4mg, take only Xanax and exceed 4mg, or take Xanax XR and exceed 4mg. I know that going over is considered "a point of no return", and addiction may occur and tapering and withdrawing becomes difficult.
I think the whole 4mg thing is taken a bit too literally, since all bodies are different. We all have varying metabolic and excretion rates in relation to medications and we all have different levels of tolerance and therapeutic response. However, I do use it as a benchmark, because I know it's what medical professionals so, so I'll respect that.
I never took more than prescribed and had many instances where I took less. I always tried to take the lowest dose possible, without my anxiety getting too high. This came in handy several times when I was unable to get my prescription sent to me on time.
I think that nobody should be terrrribly concerned about the difference between someone taking 3mg or 4 mg. My highest daily was 4mg. Right now I'm taking 3mg XR, so I have been able to decrease, and it's with the version that I feel is much less therapeutic. I don't feel withdrawal or cravings. Just anxiety, because I have GAD. I'd probably be very satisfied with 2 or 3 mg of regular Xanax right now, divided througout the day, since it would be an improvement from what I have now.
Haha! Yes, you're right, I do not want to try another AD right now! Ughh... so many side effects!I thought that Effexor worked more on NE than Cymbalta. I may be wrong, but I believe that's correct.
I hated Effexor, Paxil, Wellbutrin, Buspar. They all have their negatives. I seem to be particularly sensitive to them. All caused nausea, weight gain, total apathy. Effexor caused night sweats and dizzyness. So I'm not particularly keen on an SSRI or SNRI.
Both my doctor and PA have told me that I could try another, but it's likely that I'll have similar side effects based on my history. When I told my PA last year I wanted to stop Effexor, since I was having a hard time with the side effects, and was feeling better, he didn't want me to try another AD. My doctor briefly mentioned Celexa last September, but when I reminded him of the other meds, he quickly dismissed that idea.
Hmm... Parnate or EMSAM? Do you think they'd help with anxiety? Or are you saying that lessening any depression will make anxiety easier to control?
I'm not saying I don't want to take an AD, just because I'm being stubborn. I've just experienced too many negative side effects to be overly anxious to go for another one. Haha, I don't think my GP would go for an MAOI anyway, and I'm afraid of whatever new and unexplored side effects I'd have, because they just seem likely to occur with me. Every time I've gone off one, it's with the thought that I'd nevvvver do it again, so I have tried again, despite my vows. And after the discontinuation of each one, I want to run from all meds!
I appreciate your lengthy response very much. I'm not trying to argue with you at all. You've given me quite a bit to think about. I'm still a little afraid of asking for Xanax straight out, but am considering it. Hopefully a good night's sleep will help.
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