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xanax to ativan crossover
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xanax to ativan crossover
by leebo354, May 30, 2009 10:50AM
have been on xanax .25 mg 4x daily for 4 months. nurse switched me last week to .25 ativan 3x daily. was upped to .5 mg 3x daily on friday due to shakiness,anxiousness. waqnts me to try luvox next week and felt ativan and luvox would have less interaction than xanax.
My question can a "cold" switchover from xanax to ativan cause withdrawal symptoms? last few days have felt very anxious, sleepy, tingly skin, panic, so much info out there from no problem (my dr and pharmacist) to thoughts this could cause xanax withdrawal
My question can a "cold" switchover from xanax to ativan cause withdrawal symptoms? last few days have felt very anxious, sleepy, tingly skin, panic, so much info out there from no problem (my dr and pharmacist) to thoughts this could cause xanax withdrawal
Age
:
58
Sex
:
Male
Weight
:
195
Current Medications
:
provigil 200 mg for sleep apnea drowsiness
.5 mg ativan 3x daily
20 mg lipitor
baby aspirin
.5 mg ativan 3x daily
20 mg lipitor
baby aspirin
Drug Allergies
:
none known
Medical Conditions
:
apnea obstructive
generalized anxiety disorder
recent triple by pass
generalized anxiety disorder
recent triple by pass
Doctor's Answer
by Alison L, RPh, Jun 01, 2009 05:41AM
, Jun 01, 2009 05:41AM
It may be possible to experience some withdrawal symptoms if the Xanax is not tapered. Since you are switching to another benzodiazepine, the symptoms would not be as severe, however, I recommend that you discuss this with your doctor.
Member Comments (2)
by humpbaby, Jun 21, 2009 02:56PM
To: Alison L,RPh
I have the worse panic i think ever...I can't work b/c of them and that hurts finacially..I get scared alot and the heart pounding is the scariest symptom of all. My question is I take xanax as well to but always run out a week early bc..I have so many attacks and cannot funtion at all..I was wanting to know can i also see another dr to get klonapin to cover for me so i do not get withdrawls..I did this b4 last year..but the other dr stopped my klonapin bc he thought i was activaly trying to get preggers and i am not ne more..plz help
