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Posted by ace on April 13, 2003, at 21:10:11
I'm noticing that when I take 1mg Xanax, in addition to it's great calming effects, I feel somewhat down, unmotivated. Has anyone experienced/heard of this phenomenon with Xanax.
Cheers!
Ace.
Posted by zeliva on April 14, 2003, at 1:40:09
In reply to Xanax causing depression???, posted by ace on April 13, 2003, at 21:10:11
Ace- That also seemed to be my case too. I only take 0.25mg Xanex as needed. It does wonders for my anxiety but it always makes me feel down and kind of blah. I don't know what it is. I guess for the moment I would rather be down then feeling like my heart is going to jump out of my chest. Peace.
jill
Posted by Denize on April 14, 2003, at 18:14:24
In reply to Xanax causing depression???, posted by ace on April 13, 2003, at 21:10:11
any type of anti anxiety med is a 'downer' so I would conclude in my most unprofessional knowledge. they would cause a depression, more so if you are wired for depression.
hows that sound??
:)Denize
Posted by BrittPark on April 16, 2003, at 14:51:33
In reply to Xanax causing depression???, posted by ace on April 13, 2003, at 21:10:11
No, you're not alone. Benzos have a negative effect on affect in some people. It's not common, especially for Xanax, which is known to be (on average) a mild antidepressants, but it does happen. What you describe is more often found with Klonopin. Klonopin seems to be marginally a mood depressant for me, whereas Xanax is definitely antidepressant.
You might ask your doctor if you could try another benzo, valium perhaps.
Cheers,
Britt
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