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Posted by blueberry on November 25, 2006, at 10:47:21
I was wondering if you split a .5mg tab of xanax extended release into halves, would it still work as extended release? Or would it become immediate release?
Posted by Glydin on November 25, 2006, at 10:58:58
In reply to Will Xanax XR Work if Split in Half?, posted by blueberry on November 25, 2006, at 10:47:21
I did that and got immediate release and lost any extended release properties. I didn't use it very long - it wasn't the best benzo for me.
Posted by Phillipa on November 25, 2006, at 12:10:15
In reply to Re: Will Xanax XR Work if Split in Half? » blueberry, posted by Glydin on November 25, 2006, at 10:58:58
Yeah it will become immediate release. Love Phillipa
Posted by blueberry on November 25, 2006, at 13:11:51
In reply to Re: Will Xanax XR Work if Split in Half? » blueberry, posted by Glydin on November 25, 2006, at 10:58:58
> I did that and got immediate release and lost any extended release properties. I didn't use it very long - it wasn't the best benzo for me.
Thanks Glydin. What was the best benzo for you? What condition were you treating?
Posted by Glydin on November 25, 2006, at 15:10:18
In reply to Re: Will Xanax XR Work if Split in Half? » Glydin, posted by blueberry on November 25, 2006, at 13:11:51
Hey blueberry,
I had a very toxic case of garden variety anxiety disorder(s) - GAD, panic, ruminations, agoraphobia - just plain nasty stuff. For three years, I was on Klonopin routinely and consistently. Despite having my anxiety well-controlled using K, something was "missing" in my life quality and functioning. I went on Lexapro a year and a half ago and recently, switched to generic Celexa due to pesky insurance coverage issues. It's actually worked out well, so I guess at this point, I'll remain on the cheap pill.
During the end of the time I was on Klonopin monotherapy, I changed to Xanax XR due to the "thought" that K was being depressive for me. I noticed no difference depressionwise on XR and it didn't handle my anxiety symptoms as well. I played around with it but was just not satisfied with the results. That being said, we are all so different.
I still use K on occassion but have found I'm one of the lucky folks that a SSRI actually works for my anxiety and depression --- for the most part.
That's me in a "nutshell", probably more info than you needed (Smile)
I hope you work it out successfully for yourself.
Glydin
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