xanax and memoy loss

[natezekri]

i am 15 years old and i don't know what to do anymore, i have been taking xanax .5ml for anxiety attacks for about 4 months now. I have been having noticeable memory loss and i want to get off please tell me how to get off and if the memory loss will go away? i'm getting scared and the memory loss is getting so bad that sometimes i forget where i am. i can't take much more please help. thank you

[Shannon6295]

You guys really should consult a doctor about your tapering off drugs such as Xanax. I took it too. Now I am on Klonopin. Sudden stopping of the med only causes more anxiety and panic, and severe withdrawal. The only reason I could go from Xanax to Klonopin was because they basically chemically the same. So I had no withdrawal from the Xanax. Call a doctor immediately. Do not just stop the drug. They even have withdrawal medications to help.

[margypops]

You are very welcome as I said to you wean off them slowly and ask your Doctor if thats the way to go, Alymn has some good ideas , 5HTP is a good idea  run that by your Doctor and your mom.Dont be afraid it will be okay ....

[natezekri]

thank you for all your support will ask my doctor about how i should get weened off them appreciate all of your post thank you

[SophieShine]

Xanax is a benzo and CANNOT be stopped abruptly. It HAS TO be tapper down very slowly.

5htp is an amino acid that is converted in the brain to serotonin. It helps maintaining a emotional and mental well being, BUT it can't be taken if you're under anti depressant, SSRI's, MAO inhibitors or triptans.

All this to say that talking about meds is extremely dangerous when we are not doctors or just don't know!

Please go to another doctor and ask for some help and a taper plan.
All my support.

xxx. sophie.
PS. you can also go to the substance abuse forum and post there, just an idea!!!

[alynnm]

Maybe you did not read my whole opinion. I said that my friends have been on them and the doc just took them off and got them to go on the 5 HTP "abruptly".  Maybe the doctor was just being "reckless" though.

[alynnm]

Here is my advice. Just stop taking them and take 5 HTP supplements. I have never had any experience with Xanax but I do know of people who quit Xanax and other drugs by taking 5 HTP. It is a herbal remedy and works great for my anxiety. Helps me sleep, takes away mild pains, and makes my heart stop pounding out of my chest. I haven't had a panic aattack in months! Good luck.

[margypops]

Forgive me for butting in on this forum I was browsing and have some knowledge from experience here to help ....Yes you can get short term memory loss from Xanax also lexapro , I came off them for that very reason, one day I couldnt even remember the name of the dog next door who I knew for years,,,heres the good news from me, that was about 3 years ago, I weaned off them slowly and started to take supplements instead  , I also read up about anxiety read books and got mad and determined to beat this thing, I stil have some issues but have found that you can do it without these mind altering meds that are dished out . Ask the Docs advice on how to wean off when you are ready to ..I can give you many ideas that have worked for me on copingf with anxiety. PM me if you want to.