Posted by torrid on June 16, 2011, at 20:09:41
In reply to Re: anxiety and xanax, posted by jono_in_adelaide on June 16, 2011, at 19:56:11
> If you need a tranquilizer for lon ger than 2 weeks, Tranxene (chlorazepate) might be worth considering, it is very long acting, taken once a day at bedtime, so you dont get the sudden highs and lows associated with short acting, fast onest drugs like Xanax.
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> It is also much easier to taper when you no longer need it.
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> Having said that, 0.25mg of Xanax is a low dose, you shouldnt have any issues with that unless you take it for an extended periodgosh it has a 2 day half life. I use a small amout of temazapam half life 16-32 hours, I have to ask my doc about this.
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