I have been on xanax 1mg 4 times per day for anxiety and panic attacks. I also started Pristiq. I don't like taking 4-5 pills dailey but need to b/c it only works 4 hours at a time for me. I tried Klonopin which was great for my insomnia but takining 1mg of Klonopin in the mornning makes me too grogggy and tired to even go to work. At the present time I wake up 3-4 times per night a need to take 1-2mg to relax enough to fall back to sleep. I am always anxious... Is xanax extended release my answer? Please help...Mike
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Q: I have been on the regular xanax 1mg 4 times dailey and it is loosing its effectiveness.
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2/23/10 2:30pm
Mike, it is possible that the Xanax is losing its effectiveness, or perhaps the Pristiq is having some effect on it. I take Klonopin at night and have in the past taken it during the day - I think that's something you get used to, as well. Please talk to your doctor about what is going on, as there may need to be some changes made in your medications. We aren't medical professionals here, so wouldn't advise you as to what you should take, we can only talk about our experiences. Make that call to your doctor, okay?
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Thanks Judy I will.