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Posted by raisinb on March 1, 2009, at 16:52:50
Not when you take it, of course, but in the "off time." I take 1 mg Immediate Release at night, and I have noticed a real rise in my anxiety levels during the day.
Posted by SLS on March 1, 2009, at 19:24:42
In reply to can xanax make you more anxious?, posted by raisinb on March 1, 2009, at 16:52:50
> Not when you take it, of course, but in the "off time." I take 1 mg Immediate Release at night, and I have noticed a real rise in my anxiety levels during the day.
Possibly. The term used to describe this effect is "rebound anxiety". It is exactly like a mini-withdrawal. When the Xanax leaves the system and uncovers the excitatory neurons, there is almost a springboard effect as the anxiety overshoots its baseline severity.
1. You can try using less at night so there isn't as high a peak concentration.
2. You can try using the XR version for the daytime to control the anxiety, and still take your night dose.
3. You can try using Seroquel instead of the Xanax at night. You can add the Seroquel 25-50mg first, and then taper the Xanax.
- Scott
Posted by Phillipa on March 1, 2009, at 21:33:46
In reply to Re: can xanax make you more anxious?, posted by SLS on March 1, 2009, at 19:24:42
Scott what if you're taking valium at night with .5 of xanax and the luvox now 75mg which should intensigy the benzos and you feel horrible the next day? Love Phillipa
Posted by Sigismund on March 2, 2009, at 1:41:12
In reply to can xanax make you more anxious?, posted by raisinb on March 1, 2009, at 16:52:50
Yes.
As you say, the off period may be more anxious.
And then there is the long term effect of benzo use which, in some people, makes anxiety or fear much worse.
This may not apply to you, but is worth knowing in advance.
Posted by Vincent_QC on March 2, 2009, at 7:15:48
In reply to can xanax make you more anxious?, posted by raisinb on March 1, 2009, at 16:52:50
> Not when you take it, of course, but in the "off time." I take 1 mg Immediate Release at night, and I have noticed a real rise in my anxiety levels during the day.
Hi,
The Xanax have a real short half-life, so what you are experienced is probably a withdraw problem...mean that your brains crave for another dose of Xanax... One advise, stay away of the Xanax...or maybe ask to be put on something with a more long half-life...The Valium is probably the best choice because you encounter less the craving and withdraw effect after a couple of hours... that's make it more easy to manage... Another thing, taking too much high dosage can also increase the anxiety and cause the reverse effect... I had severals bad experiences on the Rivotril...when I abused of it often...worsing my anxiety level...Well that's it...have a nice day !
Posted by Phillipa on March 2, 2009, at 18:52:02
In reply to Re: can xanax make you more anxious? » raisinb, posted by Vincent_QC on March 2, 2009, at 7:15:48
One time a pdoc took me off the low dose of luvox and gave me extrodinarily high doses of extended release xanax 6mg no sleeping, then said 8mg of ativan took 6 and didn't sleep so went back on luvox and valium. Phillipa ans I was able to sleep again.
Posted by elanor roosevelt on March 6, 2009, at 20:02:41
In reply to can xanax make you more anxious?, posted by raisinb on March 1, 2009, at 16:52:50
I have found that with xanax that once you take it you have to continue with small doses throughout the day to avoid that bounce back anxiety
Posted by elanor roosevelt on March 6, 2009, at 20:05:38
In reply to can xanax make you more anxious?, posted by raisinb on March 1, 2009, at 16:52:50
I have found that with xanax that once you take it you have to continue with small doses throughout the day to avoid that bounce back anxiety
Posted by Cseagraves on March 8, 2009, at 14:11:21
In reply to Re: can xanax make you more anxious?, posted by elanor roosevelt on March 6, 2009, at 20:05:38
Hi to all the post.
Interesting. I take .5 of xanax during the day if needed and 1.5 at night for sleep. Seems like pretty low dosages, but am wondering if that is what is causing some of my anxiety.
It's the only thing that seems to help me sleep. Have either bad reactions or horrible dreams on everything I have tried. (Seroquel, trazadone, remeron, valium, ambien, etc.)
Whats the best way to tell if it is the xanax causing the anxiety? What would be the best way to ween off of xanax? It's the only med i am taking at present. I have a some 25mg seroquels left, do you think I could use those to ween off xanax?
Opinions? Advice?
Thanks,
Courtney
Posted by Cseagraves on March 8, 2009, at 14:39:44
In reply to can xanax make you more anxious?, posted by raisinb on March 1, 2009, at 16:52:50
Also, what could I take during the day (herbal) to help ease anxiety if I try to ween off xanax? Am trying to come off of all meds and try a different approach.
Thanks,
Courtney
Posted by raisinb on March 8, 2009, at 19:52:50
In reply to Re: can xanax make you more anxious?, posted by Cseagraves on March 8, 2009, at 14:11:21
From what they say on Crazy Meds (crazymeds.us), you must use Xanax to wean off Xanax. But ask your pdoc, of course.
Posted by detroitpistons on March 10, 2009, at 17:08:38
In reply to can xanax make you more anxious?, posted by raisinb on March 1, 2009, at 16:52:50
Hmmm. I took Xanax at night for a long time and I don't believe I ever had this kind of effect. Then again, I might've just not noticed.
I wonder if you might be better off with Klonopin, if you're taking Xanax every day. The half life is much longer.
> Not when you take it, of course, but in the "off time." I take 1 mg Immediate Release at night, and I have noticed a real rise in my anxiety levels during the day.
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