Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 722188

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Irritability: Is it from anxiety or from Xanax?

Posted by halcyondaze on January 14, 2007, at 11:50:50

Lately I have been experiencing extreme anxiety, for which I have been using Xanax (PRN of .25 or .5, not exceeding 1 mg per day). I've noticed that, when I am NOT taking the Xanax, even if my anxiety is not extremely unbearable, I feel VERY irritable and have been snapping at people and feeling short-tempered and impatient.

Is this a secondary effect of anxiety, or a side effect or rebound effect from Xanax? Anyone have any ideas?[Sorry for all the questions; I am neither accustomed to having anxiety nor to taking benzodiazepine medication.]

 

Re: Irritability: Is it from anxiety or from Xanax? » halcyondaze

Posted by Phillipa on January 14, 2007, at 12:32:38

In reply to Irritability: Is it from anxiety or from Xanax?, posted by halcyondaze on January 14, 2007, at 11:50:50

Well if unaccustomed to them I'd think they would relax you . What other meds are you on. Could one of them be the culprit? Love Phillipa

 

Re: Irritability: Is it from anxiety or from Xanax

Posted by cgd092 on January 14, 2007, at 23:24:45

In reply to Re: Irritability: Is it from anxiety or from Xanax? » halcyondaze, posted by Phillipa on January 14, 2007, at 12:32:38

I've noticed with any kind of sedating medicine at all, they can be capable of making me tired, and therefore cranky when I can't rest. Like, I'm a mom of two young boys. Xanax might feel nice, like I want to go take a nap. But you can't fall asleep when you're a parent! So that can be a little aggravating which can make me feel (not act) irritable. However, I should say, I don't have that problem very often at all.

 

Re: Irritability: Is it from anxiety or from Xanax » halcyondaze

Posted by ClearSkies on January 14, 2007, at 23:45:42

In reply to Irritability: Is it from anxiety or from Xanax?, posted by halcyondaze on January 14, 2007, at 11:50:50

Do you have any other issues besides anxiety? Because for me, irritability is a sign of my hypomania and also of depression.
Mostly, I'm one mean and sulky person.

CS

 

Re: Irritability: Is it from anxiety or from Xanax

Posted by elanor roosevelt on January 15, 2007, at 8:35:22

In reply to Re: Irritability: Is it from anxiety or from Xanax » halcyondaze, posted by ClearSkies on January 14, 2007, at 23:45:42

i have ben taking xanax for several years.
what i have learned is that once you take xanax in a day you will rebound into crankiness if you do not continue throughout that day.
for me, xanax works best at low dosage: .25mg throughout the day as needed.

 

Re: Irritability: Is it from anxiety or from Xanax

Posted by halcyondaze on January 15, 2007, at 12:23:33

In reply to Re: Irritability: Is it from anxiety or from Xanax, posted by elanor roosevelt on January 15, 2007, at 8:35:22

I have borderline personality disorder and numerous meds have caused irritabity (most notably, tricyclic antidepressants) but have not had that problem on my most recent combo: Parnate + Seroquel + Ambien. It started when the anxiety started, for which I was quickly put on Xanax, so it is difficult to know which is causing it.

It is possible that it is the result of the Xanax wearing off, as I only notice it later in the day, several hours after having taking it. Have been considering longer-acting benzos like Klonopin but have heard that one can worsen depression. Sometimes it seems like you just cannot win with these meds. :(


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