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Unless you love blackouts and being extremely sleepy. I hope ya dont like to be high, because you wont get it from xanax. BUT, i understand alot of people worship the xanax like its the predecessor of christ or some shit, idk why, but they do, so ik ur still gonna do it despite what some biased dude on reddit says. Inmate dies 'excruciating' death from Xanax withdrawal Vast majority think all is well taper over 2-4 weeks and then quit. If you have been taking a benzo longer than 6 weeks any taper less than 18 weeks is too fast. Unless you love blackouts and being extremely sleepy. I hope ya dont like to be high, because you wont get it from xanax. BUT, i understand alot of people worship the xanax like its the predecessor of christ or some shit, idk why, but they do, so ik ur still gonna do it despite what some biased dude on reddit says. I also take Xanax for occasional high anxiety, and the doc gave a script for 1 mg tabs. I never take/need that much, but it must be OK for me to do that if needed. I usually take.25 mg for a cleaning. More makes me really sleepy-well, maybe I should try that.
Generic name: ALPRAZOLAM 0.25mg
Dosage form: tablet
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Dosage should be individualized for maximum beneficial effect. While the usual daily dosages given below will meet the needs of most patients, there will be some who require doses greater than 4 mg/day. In such cases, dosage should be increased cautiously to avoid adverse effects.
Anxiety Disorders and Transient Symptoms of Anxiety
Treatment for patients with anxiety should be initiated with a dose of 0.25 to 0.5 mg given three times daily. The dose may be increased to achieve a maximum therapeutic effect, at intervals of 3 to 4 days, to a maximum daily dose of 4 mg, given in divided doses. The lowest possible effective dose should be employed and the need for continued treatment reassessed frequently. The risk of dependence may increase with dose and duration of treatment.
In all patients, dosage should be reduced gradually when discontinuing therapy or when decreasing the daily dosage. Although there are no systematically collected data to support a specific discontinuation schedule, it is suggested that the daily dosage be decreased by no more than 0.5 mg every 3 days. Some patients may require an even slower dosage reduction.
Panic Disorder
The successful treatment of many panic disorder patients has required the use of XANAX at doses greater than 4 mg daily. In controlled trials conducted to establish the efficacy of XANAX in panic disorder, doses in the range of 1 to 10 mg daily were used. The mean dosage employed was approximately 5 to 6 mg daily. Among the approximately 1700 patients participating in the panic disorder development program, about 300 received XANAX in dosages of greater than 7 mg/day, including approximately 100 patients who received maximum dosages of greater than 9 mg/day. Occasional patients required as much as 10 mg a day to achieve a successful response.
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Dose Titration
Treatment may be initiated with a dose of 0.5 mg three times daily. Depending on the response, the dose may be increased at intervals of 3 to 4 days in increments of no more than 1 mg per day. Slower titration to the dose levels greater than 4 mg/day may be advisable to allow full expression of the pharmacodynamic effect of XANAX. To lessen the possibility of interdose symptoms, the times of administration should be distributed as evenly as possible throughout the waking hours, that is, on a three or four times per day schedule.
Generally, therapy should be initiated at a low dose to minimize the risk of adverse responses in patients especially sensitive to the drug. Dose should be advanced until an acceptable therapeutic response (ie, a substantial reduction in or total elimination of panic attacks) is achieved, intolerance occurs, or the maximum recommended dose is attained.
Dose Maintenance
For patients receiving doses greater than 4 mg/day, periodic reassessment and consideration of dosage reduction is advised. In a controlled postmarketing dose-response study, patients treated with doses of XANAX greater than 4 mg/day for 3 months were able to taper to 50% of their total maintenance dose without apparent loss of clinical benefit. Because of the danger of withdrawal, abrupt discontinuation of treatment should be avoided. (See WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE.)
The necessary duration of treatment for panic disorder patients responding to XANAX is unknown. After a period of extended freedom from attacks, a carefully supervised tapered discontinuation may be attempted, but there is evidence that this may often be difficult to accomplish without recurrence of symptoms and/or the manifestation of withdrawal phenomena.
Dose Reduction
Because of the danger of withdrawal, abrupt discontinuation of treatment should be avoided (see WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE).
In all patients, dosage should be reduced gradually when discontinuing therapy or when decreasing the daily dosage. Although there are no systematically collected data to support a specific discontinuation schedule, it is suggested that the daily dosage be decreased by no more than 0.5 mg every three days. Some patients may require an even slower dosage reduction.
In any case, reduction of dose must be undertaken under close supervision and must be gradual. If significant withdrawal symptoms develop, the previous dosing schedule should be reinstituted and, only after stabilization, should a less rapid schedule of discontinuation be attempted. In a controlled postmarketing discontinuation study of panic disorder patients which compared this recommended taper schedule with a slower taper schedule, no difference was observed between the groups in the proportion of patients who tapered to zero dose; however, the slower schedule was associated with a reduction in symptoms associated with a withdrawal syndrome. It is suggested that the dose be reduced by no more than 0.5 mg every 3 days, with the understanding that some patients may benefit from an even more gradual discontinuation. Some patients may prove resistant to all discontinuation regimens.
Dosing in Special Populations
In elderly patients, in patients with advanced liver disease or in patients with debilitating disease, the usual starting dose is 0.25 mg, given two or three times daily. This may be gradually increased if needed and tolerated. The elderly may be especially sensitive to the effects of benzodiazepines. If side effects occur at the recommended starting dose, the dose may be lowered.
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- 20 Mar 2014 by TexasGal123
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- 21 March 2014
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I am on the smallest dose per day of alprazolam (xanax) (.25mg) to combat panic attacks I started having after a heart attack (about 7 or 8 years ago). I usually take it right before I go to bed because that's when I've had most of the panic attacks and I feel it helps me sleep. I'm not real sure I need it any more, for one thing I'm healthier (I've lost considerable weight and stopped smoking) and I haven't had a panic attack in several years. Not sure if that's because of the alprazolam or just my better physical shape. I think maybe I need to just keep in on hand to take when I feel I might be having a panic attack. But, my main question is, I only drink about once a week but when I do, I have several. I tend to get really drunk really fast and I think part of it has to do with me and how fast I drink, plus my weight loss (about 100 pounds). But I also think that even though I don't take the medication before or even when I get home (I don't need to, I go right to sleep) I think it's still in my system from the continual use. My question is, is the prolonged continual use of the alprazolam in my system contributing to me getting so inebriated. It's like I'm fine one minute then out the next.
It is always not a good idea to mix xanax with a Alcohol. Alprazolam has a short half life meaning it doesent stay in your system its like 6-12 hours but if you take it everyday for 8 years then it has to be stored in your system but it is more deadly to quit xanax on the spot then alcohol just because it sounds like you dont drink everynight. So l would switch to valium that has a longer half life 50-100hours, but doesent effect with Alcohol like xanax does and it will still help with panic attacks and it wont get you super wasted if you decide to drink. Xanax and Alcohol are deadly so l would be very careful. GoodLuck!
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diazepam ↔ ethanol
Applies to: Valium (diazepam), Alcohol (contained in alcoholic beverages) (ethanol)
Using diazepam together with ethanol can increase nervous system side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with diazepam. Do not use more than the recommended dose of diazepam, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medication without first talking to your doctor.
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Thanks so much for the tip!
Mixing alcohol with any benzodiazepine is a very bad idea (talking out of my own experience), the combination is deadly. Although if you have not taken it for a day or 2 it is still in your system and the ingest of alcohol is increased by this, I had several blackouts when I was younger,(been on benzos for more than 20 years).
Also the body weight is another factor to consider, and the gender, the less one weighs and the gender one is completely affected by alcohol.
Another aspect to consider is that you should not stop the medication, even if you start feeling good (panic attacks are unpredictable and might even be worse than the ones you had before), also never stop any benzo 'cold turkey', one must do it gradually under Dr.´s supervision.
I suggest you talk to your prescriber regarding stopping the med or taking it as needed, my advice to you is : do not self medicate.
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alprazolam ↔ ethanol
Applies to: Xanax (alprazolam), Alcohol (contained in alcoholic beverages) (ethanol)
Using ALPRAZolam together with ethanol can increase nervous system side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with ALPRAZolam. Do not use more than the recommended dose of ALPRAZolam, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medication without first talking to your doctor.
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Alcohol (contained in alcoholic beverages) (ethanol) interacts with more than 400 other drugs.
Xanax (alprazolam) interacts with more than 400 other drugs.
Interactions between your selected drugs and food
alprazolam ↔ food
Applies to: Xanax (alprazolam)
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with ALPRAZolam and lead to potentially dangerous side effects. Discuss the use of grapefruit products with your doctor. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor. Do not drink alcohol while taking ALPRAZolam. This medication can increase the effects of alcohol. You may feel more drowsy, dizzy, or tired if you take ALPRAZolam with alcohol.
Both of those medications are addictive. So be very, very, very careful. My mother liked taking valium with alcohol. A friend found her on the floor in a coma with a bottle of booze in her hand. She had been on Valium for years. Withdrawal was terrible for her and required hospitalization. These are serious medications as they affect your nervous system.
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The drinking on the weekend you describe is called binge drinking. Growing up in an alcoholic family, I had no idea how to drink and have fun. Instead I got falling down drunk. It wasn't until a friend explained to me what I was doing. Scared the heck out of me. I had no desire to die at twenty. I did learn how to be a casual drinker. One drink for the night. Possibly two. Slow and careful. As your friend, I ask you to think about this. The funniest thing you can do is to go to a party and let others drink but not you. You will see why control is the solution.
With drinking in the family and aunts and uncles on both sides, drinking hard, it is,apparent that my genes make me sensitive to alcohol. Alcohol hit me fast and hard. Wasn't worth destroying the things I wanted in life. It takes real strength to say no or limit. That is courage. Giving in doesn't do that. Think it through and keep the meds out of the way. I wish I had known sooner...
Thank you so much for your insight! I have never taken the xanax for a high or to enhance the affects of alcohol, it's more of a maintenance medication for my panic attacks. But, good advice and I appreciate it!
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