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exercise, and xanax
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exercise, and xanax
by Kristine Schrader, Dec 28, 1999 12:00AM
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could you please tell me if walking a mile every other day is enough exercise im 34 and have mvps. im very exercise intolerant and cant seem to manage more than that. also i have been taking xanax .05 at bedtime for 2 years since my mvp. is it ok to be on it at that low dose for a long time? its the only thing that helps me and im very med sensitive and cant take other meds. can i stay on the xanax for life with no problems? i have tried to stop taking it but go back to it when my symptoms increase. thanks
could you please tell me if walking a mile every other day is enough exercise im 34 and have mvps. im very exercise intolerant and cant seem to manage more than that. also i have been taking xanax .05 at bedtime for 2 years since my mvp. is it ok to be on it at that low dose for a long time? its the only thing that helps me and im very med sensitive and cant take other meds. can i stay on the xanax for life with no problems? i have tried to stop taking it but go back to it when my symptoms increase. thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Cleveland Clinic, MD, Dec 28, 1999 12:00AM
, Dec 28, 1999 12:00AM
The American Heart Association guidelines call for at least 40 minutes of vigerous exercise (65-85% maximum heart rate) most days of the week. Xanax is in a class of drugs called benzodiazepines which are potentially addicting medications. You doctor can discuss alternatives with you.
