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Posted by WPN on December 9, 2009, at 10:52:24
The benzodiazepines give me significant relief from GAD and insomnia. But which of the above are less likely to get me addicted?
Important background: I'm an alcoholic who quit drinking 14 years ago at age 30. My Dx is major depression, GAD and ADHD.
Ativan works fast; Xanax takes longer and seems to be stronger, but also seems to be making me real tired the next day. (Also taking Cymbalta 15 mgs; Wellbutrin XR 150 mgs; Dexedrine XR 30 mgs; Ambien 10 mgs.)
Posted by Phillipa on December 9, 2009, at 10:56:44
In reply to What's more addictive: Ativan or Xanax?, posted by WPN on December 9, 2009, at 10:52:24
Welcome to babble see your new? To me both are about the same. Phillipa
Posted by gman22 on December 9, 2009, at 11:01:54
In reply to What's more addictive: Ativan or Xanax?, posted by WPN on December 9, 2009, at 10:52:24
I've been on both and I think ativan is more addictive. It gives me more of a euphoria than xanax. Individual differences in genetics could be the determining factor, though.
Posted by manic666 on December 9, 2009, at 13:42:51
In reply to Re: What's more addictive: Ativan or Xanax?, posted by gman22 on December 9, 2009, at 11:01:54
i am addicted to ativan 4mg a day,it dont bother me they still work to me, although not as they used.i used to take 10mg . but am steady an stablised on the 4 now. 2mg 8am 2mg 8pm.i loved the feel of ativan it was a life saver, but yes it wont be long before your hooked i would say 6 weeks if on a high dose.
Posted by softheprairie on December 12, 2009, at 3:50:27
In reply to What's more addictive: Ativan or Xanax?, posted by WPN on December 9, 2009, at 10:52:24
My pdoc would say Xanax is more addictive. I have heard him say in an offhand way that he has stopped prescribing Xanax because he believes it is too addictive. Generic Ativan (lorazepam) is the main benzo he prescribes. Lorazepam really did nothing for my anxiety. The only thing I could notice was some increased tiredness, when fatigue was already a main problem of mine. I have not tried Xanax or any other benzo aside from the lorazepam. A beta blocker (nebivolol/Bystolic) and perphenazine (an old-time antipsychotic) are what are helping my anxiety currently.
Posted by manic666 on December 12, 2009, at 3:58:54
In reply to Re: What's more addictive: Ativan or Xanax? » WPN, posted by softheprairie on December 12, 2009, at 3:50:27
yes they put lorazepam. on my script . but depending on the chemist you pick it up at . they may give you ativan .i always go for ativan,the loz does seem weaker ,
Posted by mtdewcmu on December 16, 2009, at 19:28:53
In reply to What's more addictive: Ativan or Xanax?, posted by WPN on December 9, 2009, at 10:52:24
As a recovering alcoholic, you should probably stay away from benzos. They may weaken your defenses against taking a drink, and many would consider them "cheating."
Most professionals would say Xanax is more addictive, but your own experience may be different. Have you tried/thought of Klonopin? It is probably less addictive than either, because it lasts longer. I took it for over a year and stopped with no problems.
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