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Ok to take Xananx on 'if need' basis?
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Ok to take Xananx on 'if need' basis?
by Caro253, Sep 23, 2009 10:47AM
Hello there I am on 250 Micrograms of Xanax which I am allowed to take up to three times a day. I usually only take one or two halfs. I have recently stopped taking Remeron because I felt that it wasn't making my anxiety any better. So far I feel better without it. My question is, is it ok to take Xanax on an 'if need' basis or is it something you need to take regularly?
Age
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25
Sex
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Female
Current Medications
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Remeron (coming off)
Xanax
Xanax
Doctor's Answer
by Sandra Y, RPh, Sep 24, 2009 08:19AM
, Sep 24, 2009 08:19AM
Anxiety for most people is situational, not on a regular basis. You can take Xanax as needed. Taking it as needed will help you avoid dependence on the drug.
Member Comments (2)
by allmymarbles, Sep 23, 2009 09:52PM
To: Caro253
You are better off taking Xanax on an as needed basis. Taken on a regular basis it is quickly addictive. In any case, why would you take it when you had no symptoms of anxiety?
