Posted by qbsbrown on March 29, 2010, at 17:06:50
In reply to Re: thanks ed » qbsbrown, posted by ed_uk2010 on March 29, 2010, at 16:56:24
> >I'm assuming you are of the opinion Ed that going back on valium is a better idea that xanax xr, correct?
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> It sounds like Xanax and Valium are both problematic medications for you, but in different ways. Which ever benzo you choose to take, I think you need to find the lowest dose which prevents withdrawal symptoms. Have you tried other benzodiazepines such as lorazepam (Ativan)?
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I was on ativan for a while. It really seemed to lose it's effectiveness, almost like a sugar pill, i think i was at 3mgs at the time for sleep, and would have to take much more to feel effect, so we the switched to klonopin 3mgs, then i remember that klonopin made me VERY depressed and irritable, so then finally made the switch to valium, and began a taper from 30mgs, until i became housebound and psychotic.
I had then saw an addiction psychiatrist, who put me on librium, because it didn't really have much of a self-reinforcing action.
Once again, it made me quite irritable and depressed, and that is when i opted for detox.The 2mgs of xanax i take right now, 3 times a day, i don't really feel depression from it, irritability, and/or sedation. I just know that i feel crazy, and physically ill.
The XR version is TOO much, and my dr is willing to go back to diazepam, as it's longer acting, and easier to come off of. Diazepam in the past yes, had made me quite irritable and depressed as well.
We have not discussed ativan, and I'm not against it. Pretty short half-life isn't it? And tough to break up?My brain has been through the frier i tell ya, and hates me, and doesn't really want to accept much of anything right now.
I'd love to hear your suggestions as far as the benzo Ed. I really respect what you have to say.
Regards,
Brian
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