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Posted by Bill LL on February 24, 2005, at 9:55:27
I pasted this from an interview with a psychiatrist/neurologist/researcher named Stuart Shipko:
__________________________________Dr. Stuart Shipko: Patty: the website has educated a lot of educators.
Well, Xanax is highly dependency forming. That is, once started it may be
difficult to stop. About 1/3 of people on Xanax will be long term users.
However, the clinical efficacy of Xanax has been studied over a 20 year period,
and it seems to work as well or better than when it was started, and has no long
term effects that might be harmful as you age. It seems safe to take long term,
but discontinuation is not possible in a percentage of users.
Dearest: But Xanax isn't necessarily prescribed for depression, correct?
Dr. Stuart Shipko: Xanax is not useful for depression as they thought 15
years ago, but it has a much lower incidence of depressive side effects than
does Klonopin, the other BDZ approved for panic disorder by the FDA.
Posted by Spriggy on February 24, 2005, at 12:46:47
In reply to Good news for long tern Xanax users, posted by Bill LL on February 24, 2005, at 9:55:27
Okay well that's just great to hear since my doctor switched me FROM Xanex to Klonopin.
He claims Xanex is habit forming and wears off to soon, that Klonopin is less addictive and stays in system longer.
So yes, Klonopin has kicked the anxiety but I am now very depressed.
So I guess I have to chose between feeling super agitated/restless/anxious/panicky or like death warmed over.
Man, now I Need some chocolate.
Posted by Phillipa on February 24, 2005, at 17:51:33
In reply to Re: Good news for long tern Xanax users, posted by Spriggy on February 24, 2005, at 12:46:47
Try valium. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by mmcconathy on February 27, 2005, at 0:31:14
In reply to Re: Good news for long tern Xanax users, posted by Phillipa on February 24, 2005, at 17:51:33
sorry im in bad mood.
I dont think Xanax is a good treatment, dammit just take it off the market since doctors are so nuerotic about prescribing. I dont even want to get my self started on that crap.
Much more sophisticated meds such as Respirdol and Thorazine that can help thoughts.
Screw antianxiety meds.
Sorry, your ok, its me.
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