xanax question

I have been c/t for 7 days and having a real problem with my nerves.i take a clonapin in the afternoon and it helps alot.i havent had a appetite either and it seems to help with that too.problem is i cant get anymore clonapin but i have access to zanax.Does anyone out there take it and does it help?is it highly addictive?I would just like some info out of experiences.Thanx Bruce

[Mariyah2]

Xanax will calm you down and it is a benzo like valium. I would only take the prescribed amount and it should help you sleep too. Sorry you are feeling so lousy today. I am sure other people can give you some advice on xanax. I have taken it and I find it the same as valium. Don't overdue because it is addictive and don't drink on it. I would look up your other med on the net and make sure there is no interaction with it.
Good luck and feel better.
M

[tink1517]

it depends on the strength of the xanax they come anywhere from .25mg to 2 mg. so what strength are they? i have taken them before by rx. yes they are addicting, but if you use them for short term you should be ok. i find they are alot stronger then what you were taking. so i wouldnt recommend driving or anything until you know how they will affect you. they made me sleep like a baby and what i prefer in the benzo family when going thru w/d's. if you have any other questions, just let me know.

tink

[rockferdoxy]

Hi  xanax works just like Valium. The difference is xanax doesn't last as long as Valium it's half life is shorter. They are both in the benzo family and are used for muscle relaxers and anti-anxiety meds. They both help calm you down and are used for w/ds from opiates. My doctor has me on Valium to help me with w/ds. Any benzo is very addictive so be careful and talk to your doctor about it.

the rock!!!  

[rooftrash]

Hi Tink! I hope all is well with you.I am posting you back regarding the xanax.the ones i am geting are 1mg.Ijust need something for my nerves.It's been 7 days c/t off 80 mg hydro daily.i was really hoping it would be over by now.maybe a few more days.I hope.the mental and depression is still there and the cravings are worse i think.I have played with opoids off and on for years.tapered and c/t lots of times.but this time is different.it is alot harder and the symptoms are lasting longer and more intense.Icame so close today to taking a few norco.but my wife talked me out of it.thank god!are xanax ok to take during the day or they a sleep med?Thanx for your time.God Bless

[Schatzie92675]

Klonipin works the same as xanax but the dosing is different.  Both are benzos.  I take klonipin (klonopin) or ativan (lorazepam) for my anxiety - klonipin (klonopin) has a longer half life so it usually helps the anxiety for a longer period of time.

[tink1517]

taking xanax during the day all depends on the person. i had them presribed to me to take 3 times a day. i didnt cause they knock me out, but my boyfriend can take one and go to work, they just make him calm. if you have to function during the day, take it at night 1st and see how they affect you. also like i said they range from.25mg to 2mg, so if yours are 1mg you can always take 1/2 a pill. if you never took them before, 1/2 (equal .5 mg) should be plenty for you.  

Good for you for not taking the Norco, give yourself a pat on the back (if you have the energy :)  i currently have a rx for valium and wish it was xanax, for  me i sleep alot better on the xanax. regardless try it at night just in case they do knock you out. but i know many ppl who take them and function at work, etc. w/ no sleepyness.

tink

[rooftrash]

thanx for the info.you are a great help to all of us.