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Posted by rjlockhart on August 18, 2006, at 22:43:28
I have lately having problems recalling information, i am on 6mg i feel i am drugged out.
Can this cause angy kinda deteration in the brain, i talked to a pharmacist about this he said no, but i still dont know.
Does anyone here know if benzodiazpines at high doses cause problems.
Matt
Posted by Phillipa on August 19, 2006, at 10:55:05
In reply to Will Xanax cause cognitive problems after time?, posted by rjlockhart on August 18, 2006, at 22:43:28
Matt make you feel drugged. Love Phillipa
Posted by valene on August 21, 2006, at 16:59:49
In reply to Will Xanax cause cognitive problems after time?, posted by rjlockhart on August 18, 2006, at 22:43:28
Matt,
Here is an article from Medscape hopefully will be of help to you:http://www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/15762814?queryText=benzodiazepines
Posted by Greif on August 24, 2006, at 9:19:27
In reply to Re: Will Xanax cause cognitive problems after time » rjlockhart, posted by valene on August 21, 2006, at 16:59:49
When Zanax first came out I sarted on 1mg day. After 3 years I was on 6mg/day and it had less effect than the 1 did initially. I began making mental errors and short term memory was shot. This was 20 plus years ago. I detoxed much more rapidly than my physician recommended. Iwas completly off it in 2 months. It was sheer hell but I was young and determined not to prolong the process. I drank wine at night to sleep I switched to Clonzapam years ago and remain at 2mg day. Never felt the need to increase.
Posted by rjlockhart on August 24, 2006, at 21:06:53
In reply to Re: Will Xanax cause cognitive problems after time, posted by Greif on August 24, 2006, at 9:19:27
Oh sh*t.
I have heard Xanax does this. Oh god. My doctor would either put me back on Clonazepam or Phenobarbital, which are 2 things to come off from alprazolam.
Posted by tepiaca on August 25, 2006, at 0:13:15
In reply to Re: Will Xanax cause cognitive problems after time, posted by rjlockhart on August 24, 2006, at 21:06:53
I dont know but I have been on Xanax for more than 4 months at 3mg per day. No needed to increase dose.
Yes my big problem , memory! it is the worst ever
it started with xanax.
Dont knwo what to do. I tried almost every benzo
ouththere and this is the best for me for fear.tep
Posted by Paulbwell on August 25, 2006, at 1:43:37
In reply to Will Xanax cause cognitive problems after time?, posted by rjlockhart on August 18, 2006, at 22:43:28
> I have lately having problems recalling information, i am on 6mg i feel i am drugged out.
>
> Can this cause angy kinda deteration in the brain, i talked to a pharmacist about this he said no, but i still dont know.
>
> Does anyone here know if benzodiazpines at high doses cause problems.
>
> Matt
I was given Xanax last month at up to 3mgs day PRN, to curb my desire to drink.Xanax is known to cause agatation, paranoia, confusion, violent reactions-it's not the 'magic bullet i wished' -and there's the confusion/memory issue.
Cheers
Posted by Phillipa on August 25, 2006, at 20:16:51
In reply to Xanax-probs, oh yea!!!! » rjlockhart, posted by Paulbwell on August 25, 2006, at 1:43:37
Paulwell I took it for years and as far as I know the worst side effect would be grogginess. It also has a mild antidepressant effect. So no problems for anyone I've ever known. And my neighbor teaches third grade and is on 3-6mg a day. No memory problems for her either. Love Phillipa
Posted by Greif on August 28, 2006, at 11:17:41
In reply to Re: Will Xanax cause cognitive problems after time, posted by rjlockhart on August 24, 2006, at 21:06:53
My advise would be to switch to longer acting benzo. Xanax and Ativan great for panic atacks and short term. For chronic Gad or supplement Clonzapam or valium ar much better. I take 2MG every night and half life is over 20 hrs so nee need to worry about when I need more. It does not provide the boost Xanax does and may cause depression. I take Lexapro in the AM. I have not been depressed or anxious while on this combo. Each person is differet. It is well documented that Xanax for long term use is much more problomatic. As one who has experienced it I would get off ASAP. I still might take 1 or 2 1/mg month as needed for extreme stress. Barely feel it.
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