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Posted by Dona on February 18, 1999, at 20:20:32
I have been on about 1.5mg of xanax since Dec for anxiety disorder (also taking celexa for depression)
Depression is mostly gone, and I now have a new job offer. But must pass drug screen. Does anyone know how long xanax stays in urine and if I stop it for a few days, will I be okay with drug screen? THanks
Posted by saintjames on February 20, 1999, at 16:12:50
In reply to xanax and urine testing, posted by Dona on February 18, 1999, at 20:20:32
> I have been on about 1.5mg of xanax since Dec for anxiety disorder (also taking celexa for depression)
> Depression is mostly gone, and I now have a new job offer. But must pass drug screen. Does anyone know how long xanax stays in urine and if I stop it for a few days, will I be okay with drug screen? THanks
James here....A drug screen is for illicit drugs...not the prescribed. Get a note from the prescribing doc
stating that he prescribes Xanax for you.james
Posted by steve on February 21, 1999, at 22:46:01
In reply to Re: xanax and urine testing, posted by saintjames on February 20, 1999, at 16:12:50
> > I have been on about 1.5mg of xanax since Dec for anxiety disorder (also taking celexa for depression)
> > Depression is mostly gone, and I now have a new job offer. But must pass drug screen. Does anyone know how long xanax stays in urine and if I stop it for a few days, will I be okay with drug screen? THanks
>
>Xanax has a very fast half-life. A couple of days should be enough.
Posted by Lisa on May 23, 1999, at 12:54:28
In reply to Re: xanax and urine testing, posted by steve on February 21, 1999, at 22:46:01
Does anyone know what would if I just stopped taking my meth at 60 mgs? Would it just be like a longer herion detox or should I not do that, too difficult cant be done. I am really bconfused I need to be off in 1 month-Does any know what I ca do? The clinics just want to keep me on. i I know how to get off the xanax, that doesn't scare me, but the methadone does.
Help me if you can- thanks, I'll wait for a response.
Posted by Elizabeth on May 23, 1999, at 17:00:29
In reply to methadone questions and xanax, posted by Lisa on May 23, 1999, at 12:54:28
Lisa,
Methadone w/d is much like heroin w/d, but it lasts longer. It's not dangerous, but it is yucky, as you're no doubt aware.
The real difficulty tends to be in *staying* off the drugs once you've quit. Can I ask why you want to go off it?
Anyway, don't try to quit cold-turkey, if you can help it. (I don't know how clinics work.)
Posted by anon on May 25, 1999, at 6:02:01
In reply to Re: methadone questions and xanax, posted by Elizabeth on May 23, 1999, at 17:00:29
> Lisa,
>
> Methadone w/d is much like heroin w/d, but it lasts longer. It's not dangerous, but it is yucky, as you're no doubt aware.
>
> The real difficulty tends to be in *staying* off the drugs once you've quit. Can I ask why you want to go off it?
>
> Anyway, don't try to quit cold-turkey, if you can help it. (I don't know how clinics work.)
Lisa,Methadone withdrawal is a real stinker. Get your clinic to refer you to a detox facility. Kick and scream, but do it!!!
You didn't say how much Xanax, but in my experience, coming off it is harder than meth. Seizures are possible; anxiety and muscle spasms almost guaranteed.
If you must come off these things, NOW, get help. Your life is too precious not to. Otherwise, you can likely taper down.
Get to NA (or even AA) soon as you can. Good luck and easy does it.
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