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Posted by KathrynLex on March 9, 2004, at 17:21:45
Hi,
I'm trying to find some accurate information about Xanax. Does anyone know of a reliable website that has details about the med?
Some people have said that Xanax is a mild narcotic and others say it is just a tranquilizer. Which is correct? Thanks!
K.
Posted by BIGDaddyachmed69 on March 9, 2004, at 18:25:13
In reply to Would Appreciate Xanax Info., posted by KathrynLex on March 9, 2004, at 17:21:45
> Hi,
>
> I'm trying to find some accurate information about Xanax. Does anyone know of a reliable website that has details about the med?
>
> Some people have said that Xanax is a mild narcotic and others say it is just a tranquilizer. Which is correct? Thanks!
>
> K.It depends on what sort of details your looking for...you could go to xanax.com and click on full pescribing information, or you could go to biopsychiatry.com. Scroll down and click on alprazolam...they've done studies on how Xanax alters the activity of neurotransmitters in your brain. It's a benzodiazepine, which are central nervous system depressants. They're considered minor tranquilizers, as opposed to major tranquilizers such as Mellaril or Haldol. They're not narcotics to my knowledge, such as Codeine or Morphine.
Posted by snapper on March 9, 2004, at 18:40:21
In reply to Re: Would Appreciate Xanax Info., posted by BIGDaddyachmed69 on March 9, 2004, at 18:25:13
correction, benzos are controlled substances so in a sense they are narcotics -- for what it's worth,you might try this website ..... it is very in depth as far as all psychopharmacueticals go it is a very in depth web in general site "xxx -- if you do a search with in this site will likely find info re: xanax (alprazolam) -- BTW - xanax' it's half life is not very long but that does not make it a very useful drug for many. FWIW just be sure you are aware of it's addictive properties- for some it is a 'lifesaver' there is much more I could say re: benzos etc but I don't want to bore you -if you have any ?'s feel free to ask! I don't claim to have all the answers but I may be able to help!
Posted by snapper on March 9, 2004, at 18:42:38
In reply to Re: Would Appreciate Xanax Info. » BIGDaddyachmed69, posted by snapper on March 9, 2004, at 18:40:21
sorry,in previous post I meant to say that It Is a very useful drug For many!
Posted by BIGDaddyachmed69 on March 9, 2004, at 19:54:42
In reply to Re: Would Appreciate Xanax Info. » BIGDaddyachmed69, posted by snapper on March 9, 2004, at 18:40:21
> correction, benzos are controlled substances so in a sense they are narcotics -- for what it's worth,you might try this website ..... it is very in depth as far as all psychopharmacueticals go it is a very in depth web in general site "xxx -- if you do a search with in this site will likely find info re: xanax (alprazolam) -- BTW - xanax' it's half life is not very long but that does not make it a very useful drug for many. FWIW just be sure you are aware of it's addictive properties- for some it is a 'lifesaver' there is much more I could say re: benzos etc but I don't want to bore you -if you have any ?'s feel free to ask! I don't claim to have all the answers but I may be able to help!
I just checked out dictionary.com and it said that narcotics are addictive drugs that reduce pain and alter mood and behavior, and usually induce sleep or stupor. I guess Xanax is a narcotic. I always thought of pain killers like opiates.
Posted by Fred23 on March 9, 2004, at 23:09:54
In reply to Would Appreciate Xanax Info., posted by KathrynLex on March 9, 2004, at 17:21:45
There are some neat charts at http://www.rxfiles.ca/Newsletters.htm, eg:
Antidepressants - http://www.rxfiles.ca/acrobat/cht-Psyc-Antidepressant.pdf
Anxiolytics - http://www.rxfiles.ca/acrobat/Cht-Psyc-Anxiolytic.pdf
Benzodiazepines - http://www.rxfiles.ca/acrobat/Cht-Psyc-Benzodiazepines.pdf
Posted by Fred23 on March 9, 2004, at 23:35:05
In reply to Would Appreciate Xanax Info., posted by KathrynLex on March 9, 2004, at 17:21:45
An interesting article is:
American Family Physician
April 1, 2000
Benzodiazepines--Side Effects, Abuse Risk and Alternatives.(Addiction, part 1)
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_0/m3225/7_61/61432996/print.jhtml
Posted by KathrynLex on March 10, 2004, at 14:38:29
In reply to Re: Would Appreciate Xanax Info., posted by Fred23 on March 9, 2004, at 23:35:05
Hi Guys,
Thanks for the Xanax info. all of you were able to provide. I just like to be informed about the meds I'm taking. I appreciate all of your responses!
K.
Posted by Fred23 on March 11, 2004, at 19:01:20
In reply to Re: Would Appreciate Xanax Info., posted by Fred23 on March 9, 2004, at 23:09:54
> There are some neat charts at http://www.rxfiles.ca/Newsletters.htm, eg:
>
> Antidepressants - http://www.rxfiles.ca/acrobat/cht-Psyc-Antidepressant.pdf
>
> Anxiolytics - http://www.rxfiles.ca/acrobat/Cht-Psyc-Anxiolytic.pdf
>
> Benzodiazepines - http://www.rxfiles.ca/acrobat/Cht-Psyc-Benzodiazepines.pdf
The index to *all* the "The RxFiles - Drug Comparison Chart Updates July/03" is at:
http://www.rxfiles.ca/acrobat/chart%20index%20for%20the%20internet.htm
(They are sold as a $40 book.)
Posted by Dr. Bob on March 12, 2004, at 8:28:11
In reply to Re: Would Appreciate Xanax Info. » BIGDaddyachmed69, posted by snapper on March 9, 2004, at 18:40:21
> you might try this website ..... it is very in depth as far as all psychopharmacueticals go it is a very in depth web in general site "xxx
That site links to information that could be used to import into the US prescription medication without a prescription, so I'd rather not have it posted here, see:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#illegal
Thanks,
Bob
Posted by snapper on March 14, 2004, at 1:13:32
In reply to Re: medication without a prescription » snapper, posted by Dr. Bob on March 12, 2004, at 8:28:11
sorry Dr. Bob!! I did'nt mean for it to come across that way.
snapper
Posted by Dr. Bob on March 14, 2004, at 9:58:53
In reply to Re: medication without a prescription, posted by snapper on March 14, 2004, at 1:13:32
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