Posted by Greg on May 4, 2000, at 10:30:31
In reply to Re: help me please-panic, posted by tina on May 4, 2000, at 10:14:42
Tina,
Xanax's generic name is Alprazolam. To be honest I don't know much about it's chemical properties or why it works the way it does, if it works, I take it. You know, mine is not to question why... What I usually do is either ask Cam W. (poor guy), or type the drugs name (usually the generic name is best) into a search engine and read up on what it's supposed to do, and what the side effects are. There are a lot more educated people out here that will be able to give you much more insight than I can, and probably some suggestions for something other than Xanax. All I know is that it's been a life saver for me.Sorry to be so useless....
Hugs,
Greg> > Greg: XANAX is clonazepam isn't it?? I'm taking clonazepam in the brand name Rivotril and it's not working--what's different about Xanax that makes it work better???
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> > I feel for you as I have panic attacks occasionally also. I take Xanax for them, it's extremely strong and usually a 1/2 mg will get me thru an attack, sometimes it takes a full mg. It's very addictive though (from what I've read here, most meds are...) and my doc advises me to only take it when absolutely necessary. It might be worth looking into. Can you talk to your doc and see what he/she recommends?
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> > Remember the Babbleland motto: your mileage may vary.
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> > You're in my thoughts.
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> > > I need some really strong help. These panic attacks are getting really out of control. I can't go to the store, I can't go to work, I can't go anywhere without having an attack. I have them at home now, when I'm doing nothing at all. I can't live like this, like a prisoner. I'm taking clonazepam and celexa but it's not enough--I'm losing it here. Anybody?????
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