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Monday, April 26, 2010 MOTHERMARY asks

Q: WHAT IS STRONGER THAN XANAX FOR ANXIETY

I HAVE BEEN TAKING XANAX FOR 5 YAERS AND I DONT THINK ITIS WORKING ANYMORE ANYTHING STRONGER THAN XANAX?

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Eileen Bailey, Health Guide
4/26/10 2:52pm

Thank you for your question and welcome to AnxietyConnection.com.

 

I am not a medical professional and would not be able to give you medical advice.

 

There are many different medications available for anxiety. Each person reacts differently to medications, so what works for one person may not work for another. Therefore, there is no medication that is better, it depends on the person.

 

It is important, though, to not stop this medication without talking with your doctor. You should slowly wean off the medication as it can cause withdrawal symptoms.

 

Talk with your doctor about how you are feeling. You may want to keep a chart, marking each day how you feel to share with your doctor. The more information you provide, the better the doctor can treat you.

 

To see information on some of the commonly prescribed medications for anxiety:

 

Anxiety Medications

 

For more information:

 

Monitoring the Effectiveness of Medication

 

Anxiety - The Importance of Self Monitoring

 

Anxiety - Talking to Your Doctor: 10 Questions to Ask

 

I hope this helps. Please let me know how you are doing.

 

Eileen

 

 

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By MOTHERMARY— Last Modified: 12/26/10, First Published: 04/26/10