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Posted by Jeroen on November 5, 2013, at 3:02:21
my heart started beating faster on first dose feel sedated too
Posted by joef on November 5, 2013, at 8:21:29
In reply to withdrawing from years ativan use but start xanax, posted by Jeroen on November 5, 2013, at 3:02:21
I believe Xanax is shorter acting than zanax ...why the switch?
Posted by Phillipa on November 5, 2013, at 9:27:01
In reply to Re: withdrawing from years ativan use but start xanax, posted by joef on November 5, 2013, at 8:21:29
I know a typo as Ativan to Xanax. I took both. Both were fine for me. Ativan lasts a bit longer than Xanax. Xanax is more for panic. I found Ativan about the same. Phillipa
Posted by Jeroen on November 5, 2013, at 14:37:10
In reply to Re: withdrawing from years ativan use but start xanax » joef, posted by Phillipa on November 5, 2013, at 9:27:01
;(
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on November 5, 2013, at 22:42:19
In reply to i feel sick from the switch is this normal?, posted by Jeroen on November 5, 2013, at 14:37:10
Are you taking an adequate dose of Xanax?
0.5mg of Xanax can replace 1mg of Ativan (roughly)
If you arnt taking at this ration, you might be getting some withdrawls
You could also consider cross tapering (taking half your dose of Ativan and half your dose of Xanax for a few days until your body adjusts)
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on November 5, 2013, at 22:44:37
In reply to i feel sick from the switch is this normal?, posted by Jeroen on November 5, 2013, at 14:37:10
I just read your old post that you have replaced 1mg of Ativan with 0.25mg of Xanax - in effect, you have cut your dose in half overnight
You are suffering withdrawl symptoms
I'd ask the doc of you can increase the Xanax to 0.5mg three times a day
Posted by Jeroen on November 7, 2013, at 3:53:38
In reply to Re: i feel sick from the switch is this normal?, posted by jono_in_adelaide on November 5, 2013, at 22:44:37
im in hell right now i wish i never switched
Posted by Jeroen on November 9, 2013, at 14:40:50
In reply to thanks, posted by Jeroen on November 7, 2013, at 3:53:38
things are getting bit better jono
xanax i hope seem to have a slight anti seizure effect and anti depressant effect thank god
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