xanax...some words of confidence

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xanax...some words of confidence
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Sat, 11-04-2006 - 8:56pm

ok so most of you know I am scared to death to take my meds, I have been carrying them around with me and it is getting me to feel safer about them.

questions about xanax. I am scared to take it Im not sure what it will do to me, and thats the part that scares me, the waiting for it to kick in. I was given .25m most people I know said they were give .50m. I want to take half of a .25m so .12m is what i would take what kind of effect will this have one me? I need someone to make me feel better about this. Does it slow your heart down? Should I worry about dying? please if you tell me to read the side effect sheet I will get freaked out and wont take it. I want expereinces only, good or bad, mostly good I hope.

thank you

nicole




Edited 11/4/2006 9:58 pm ET by nicole529803

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Registered: 10-15-2006
Sun, 11-05-2006 - 2:28am
NICOLE THE FIRST TIME I TOOK XANAX I WAS FLYING HOME TO VISIT MY FAMILY WITH MY 6 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER(BY MYSELF) AND I WAS SCARED TO DEATH TO TAKE IT BUT I WAS MORE SCARED NOT TO TAKE IT AND HAVE A P/A IN AN AIRPLANE FILLED WITH PEOPLE AND NO WHERE TO RUN AND MAKING A FOOL OUT OF MYSELF. I TOOK IT 1/2 HOUR BEFORE MY FLIGHT TOOK OFF AND I FELT SO AT EASE AND AT PEACE THE ENTIRE FLIGHT. THIS COMING FROM A WHITE KNUCKLE FLYER WAS HUGE, THE ONLY THING IT DID WAS MAKE ME DROWSY BUT I REMEMBER THINKING WHY IN THE WORLD WAS I EVER AFRAID TO FLY, THIS IS A PIECE OF CAKE. I DIDN'T HAVE ONE PANIC ATTACK THAT ENTIRE DAY. I KEPT THINKING THIS IS A MIRACLE DRUG. I REALLY THINK BY YOU TAKING 12.5 MGS YOU PROBABLY WON'T EVEN FEEL A THING MAYBE JUST A LITTLE GROGGY BUT YOU WILL DEFINITELY WONDER WHY YOU WERE SO AFRAID TO TAKE IT AFTER YOU SEE THAT IT WON'T KILL YOU, IT JUST MAKES YOU FEEL PEACEFUL, AND THE LAST THING ON YOUR MIND WILL BE HAVING A PANIC ATTACK. AND IM NOT SURE BUT I THINK I CAN SAFELY SAY THAT NO ONE HAS EVER DIED FROM XANAX (UNLESS THEY TOOK AN ENTIRE BOTTLE) :) HOPE THIS HELPS.
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Sun, 11-05-2006 - 4:42am

I know the fear is great, Nicole. But, you have to keep things in perspective. First, the dr. wouldn't have ordered xanax if it was dangerous. It has been used by many ppl on the board & we're all still alive & kickin.' It is not known to stop hearts. Yes, if you took an entire bottle it might, but this is not a listed side effect. In fact, the Food & Drug Administration would not allow a drug that stopped hearts to be marketed.


Take a half pill if you want. It could hardly do any more than just make you a little sleepy. That's barely enough to relax you which is the whole point of taking the med. Once you have a couple of doses under your belt, I am confident that this will no longer scare you. The first pill is difficult, but I swear it gets easier. I am not suggesting that you'll be a *pill popper.* It's good to have a healthy respect for medication. Xanax is a safe drug if taken as prescribed. Good luck! (((hugs))) jan


 

 


 



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Sun, 11-05-2006 - 9:45am

When I first took it made me very drowsy and relaxed. I have only been taking it for a little over a week. I first took half a pill and that relaxed me a little but didn't do much. I understand where you're coming from with wanting to take half to see the effect.

So now I take a whole pill to help me sleep at night. Sometimes I feel a little tingly, but I don't get as drowsy or groggy as used to. I don't know if it slows your heart down. (With me that would be a good thing when I'm into one of my panic attacks LOL) Mostly it just relaxes me. I notice in the morning I feel a little hungover, almost depressed, but it's nothing terrible. I know it's the meds and I can work through it.

Honestly my biggest concern is that it is addictive, but my dh says that if I need to take it now, just take it, and worry about tomorrow later. I'm taking other meds for my anxiety that are for long term use, and I'm waiting for those to kick in. Hopefully once they kick in I won't need the Xanax as often, if at all.

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Sun, 11-05-2006 - 10:09pm

(((Nicole))) My dose is 1/2 of the 0.25 mg xanax.

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 11-22-2005
Mon, 11-06-2006 - 8:51am
I always took half of a 0.25m and felt nothing but calmness.

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Registered: 12-28-2003
Mon, 11-06-2006 - 1:31pm

I take .25 to .50 just depending on my need at the time.

Jennifer

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Registered: 09-12-2003
Mon, 11-06-2006 - 2:08pm

I have felt exactly the same way so many times! Well, I've taken Xanax off and on throught the last 14 years and think it is a life saver! I usually only take 1/2 of a .25mg but sometimes more. It depends on how bad I am anxiety/panic wise. The last time I started a new medication (Cymbalta), it took me a week to work up the nerve to take it. I finally did and now I'm so glad I did. It has helped me so much. Take the Xanax the first time when you are with someone you feel safe with. I've never heard of Xanax making anyone feel bad but maybe that would ease your mind to be with someone.

Big hugs to you!

Laura

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Registered: 11-28-2005
Tue, 11-07-2006 - 8:35am

It is horribly addictive, but then I have an additive personality.

 

Amy

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Sun, 09-30-2007 - 3:58pm

In reference to your comment:


 

Amy

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Sun, 09-30-2007 - 7:34pm

Yes, this is the dose I have been taking for over 2 years.

Sheri Ann

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