i take 1mg xanax 4x day for 10 mo now. I now have severe depression,anxiety, withdrawl between doses
It has also lost it's effectiveness & only partially relieves my symptoms for about 3 hrs. My doctor is slowly increasing the anti-depressant medication that has worked in the past for me. Until then what would I go through if I switched from xanax to xanax xr until she can slowly take me off the xanax? Since xanax xr doesn't work right away would I experience severe depression,anxiety and withdrawl for about 7 days?
Hi Sparky,
I am not a physician, but I can offer you a question to ask your Psychiatrist. My questions for your doctor would be:
1. Are you going to initially prescribe the same daily dose of Xanax XR as the dose of Xanax that I am currently taking (4 mg)?
2. Since the Xanax XR is "extended release," will it relieve my symptoms to the same exent as regular Xanax but for a longer period?
Hopefully these questions will help clarify what you can expect from the switch.
I'm wondering if you have had therapy with a good Cognitive-Behavioral therapist (CBT). CBT therapy can be a highly effective adjunct to medication. You can find a therapist who specializes in the anxiety disorders by going to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) website.
Best Wishes,
Jennifer L. Fee, Psy.D., Psychologist
*Jennifer Fee, Psy.D. is a Psychologist, not a Psychiatrist. Psychiatrists prescribe medications, Psychologists study them, but the majority of Psychologists are not authorized to prescribe meds. or give you specific advice about them. Dr. Fee's answers are not intended to diagnose or treat any medical or mental disorder. Any information given in a post about medication is for educational purposes only, and primarily to aid you in having an informed discussion with your own Psychiatrist/Physician.
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