Posted by yxibow on January 17, 2007, at 1:40:21
In reply to Re: Xanax, posted by Buckeye Maniac on January 16, 2007, at 14:48:52
> Amy advice on what I can expect from the Librium
> substituting my xanax on such a short taper?Be calm and focused; I would highly suggest something like propranolol additional because the quick taper on a drug like Xanax unfortunately is likely to cause large anxiety problems. An AED with little side effects such as Depakote would be warranted to prevent taper seizures -- I don't know how much you are coming down off of.
Librium is pretty much the weakest of long half life benzodiazepines and is usually used today for alcoholism. Perhaps a reason for attempting to substitute for Xanax but I would imagine a fair dose would be needed. Valium replaced it shortly after it came out.
> My court date & sentancing 14 days away.
>
> They DO NOT GIVE xananx in Jail even if you have a long-standing prescription...so I had no choice but to quick taper ( started DEC 10) xanax.I'm not sure where you're located but jails have hospitals and clinicians -- rights may be limited from the outside world, but even a fair amount of surgery is paid by the state.
I wish you the best and I hope you have a good lawyer. Unfortunately all substances including legal prescriptions are subject to DUI hearings, which can run up over $10,000 depending on where you live.I realize this is not what you want to hear. Be well, have the best witnesses and hopefully your doctor on your side though he may be forced to reveal things in a DUI.
-- tidings
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