Posted by chemist on August 2, 2004, at 21:15:49
In reply to Re: DIFFERENCE PLEASE? XANAX vs VALIUM ? » chemist, posted by jerrympls on August 2, 2004, at 21:06:12
hello there, chemist here...the highest dose formulation for xanax XR is 3 mg. in my opinion, xanax is a better option than valium, if only for the lack of physical lethargy (which ought to be significant at your dose level) and antidepressant effects. my *opinion* is to push for 3 mg xanax XR thress times a day, thus 9 mg/day total. you could slowly - very, very slowly - back off on the valium, should you desire. i am assuming you are not taking any drugs that are stimulating, as that could be a factor in the need for a rather high dose of valium. all the best, and keep us posted, please.....chemist
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> > hello there, chemist here....xanax packs more punch than valium when taken chronically. in my *opinion* you should demand as much xanax as possible from your doctor and shoot for a daily dose of 4 to 6 mg. failing that, get a script for 20 to 40 mg valium. i personally guarantee that either of these will do the trick, or your money back. no joke. get on it, and be forceful. all the best, Dr. Chemist, Ph.D.
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> > p.s. seriously. get the meds. lots of them. you life will improve immeasurably. please report to us a.s.a.p. yours, c
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> > > Hi, i am of to see physciatrist on wednesday, i dont wish to go onto any antidepressants i just want a benzo for a while to control my anxiety/panick attacks etc... and have some cbt therapy if the mental health can get me in..
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> > > i currently have valium here only 2mg but i take up to 6 mg when i need it not every day like.. i sometimes get a little panicky within a few minutes of taking it, few years ago i was taking it on a regular basis and i actually had a severe panick attack .. was strange anyone know what could of happened or what could be happening to me when i sometimes get panicky when i taking 1?
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> > > anyways shall i ask for xanax? wat is the difference please? i am sure physc will give it to me.. i aint on no meds so my mind will be my own this coming wednesday :-)
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> YEOW! I'm on 50mg of Valium (10mg 4xdaily and 10mg prn). Chemist - if you are reading this - my pdoc is putting me on Xanax XR tomorrow - what's the highest dose the XR version comes in? I'm afraid he'll be too conservative.
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> Thanks!
> Jerry
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