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Posted by NikkiT2 on February 19, 2001, at 6:45:37
Just interested what Xanax is as you Americans seem to ahve it prescribed quite easily?? is it valium or some other kid of thing?
ikki
Posted by Joy on February 19, 2001, at 8:35:00
In reply to What is Xanax????, posted by NikkiT2 on February 19, 2001, at 6:45:37
It's similar to valium. It is good for panic attacks for many people. I only take it before bedtime. It helps me go to sleep. It works for people with panic attacks where other meds do not help. I am definitely not an expert, maybe someone else could explain it better.
Joy> Just interested what Xanax is as you Americans seem to ahve it prescribed quite easily?? is it valium or some other kid of thing?
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> ikki
Posted by Greg A. on February 19, 2001, at 11:12:16
In reply to What is Xanax????, posted by NikkiT2 on February 19, 2001, at 6:45:37
Hi Nikki - Xanax is alprazolam. Just like valium is diazepam. Same chemical group - benzo's - just a newer drug. When I was first prescribed it almost twenty years ago, it was thought to be less addicting than other benzo's. This proved not to be the case for me. i now take clonazepam, or generic Klonopin.
It's early morning here in Canada and I'm half awake (half asleep). Hope this info is of use and that you have a great day!Greg A.
Posted by Lisa Simpson on February 21, 2001, at 14:49:20
In reply to What is Xanax????, posted by NikkiT2 on February 19, 2001, at 6:45:37
Hi Nikki - I have been taking Xanax off and on for some time now. Firstly, after I nearly died from pneumonia, it was given to calm me down as I was so terrified. Recently I have been given it for severe panic attacks - and it works really well. I am a great believer in Xanax!
Lisa
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