My Story: Dangers of Psych Drugs DRUG TWO: XANAX

XANAX:
Why is Xanax prescribed?
Xanax is a tranquilizer used in the short-term relief of
symptoms of anxiety
or the treatment of anxiety disorders.
Anxiety disorder is marked by unrealistic
worry or
excessive fears and concerns. Anxiety
associated with
depression is also responsive to Xanax.
Xanax and the extended-release formulation,
Xanax XR, are also used in the treatment
of panic disorder,
which appears as unexpected panic attacks
and may be
accompanied by a fear of
open or public places called
agoraphobia.
Only your doctor can diagnose panic
disorder and best
advise you about treatment.
Some doctors prescribe Xanax to
treat alcohol withdrawal, fear of open spaces
and strangers, depression, irritable
bowel syndrome,
and premenstrual syndrome.

MY NOTE: Weren't these all mentioned in Zoloft?
DID I REALLY NEED TO BE ON THIS DRUG?

OK READ THESE and compare with ZOLOFT!!!

What side effects may occur?
Side effects cannot be anticipated.
If any
develop or change
in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as
possible.
Only your doctor can determine
if it is safe for you to continue taking Xanax.
Your doctor should periodically reassess the need
for this drug.
Side effects of Xanax are usually seen at the
beginning of treatment and disappear with
continued medication. However, if dosage is
increased, side effects will be more likely.
Side effects of Xanax may include:
Decreased libido, drowsiness, fatigue, impaired coordination, memory impairment, speech difficulties, weight changes Side effects of Xanax XR may include:
Constipation, decreased libido, depression, drowsiness, fatigue, impaired coordination, memory problems, mental impairment, nausea, sedation, sleepiness, speech difficulties, weight changes Side effects due to a rapid decrease in dose or abrupt withdrawal from Xanax or Xanax XR:
Anxiety, blurred vision, decreased concentration, decreased mental clarity, depression, diarrhea, headache, heightened awareness of noise or bright lights, hot flushes, impaired sense of smell, insomnia, loss of appetite, loss of reality, muscle cramps, nervousness, rapid breathing, seizures, *tingling sensation, tremor, twitching, weight loss.
NOW XANAX  :
Side effects of Xanax are usually seen at the
beginning of treatment and disappear with
continued medication. However, if dosage is
increased, side effects will be more likely.
Side effects of Xanax may include:
Decreased libido, drowsiness, fatigue, impaired coordination, memory impairment, speech difficulties, weight changes Side effects of Xanax XR may include:
Constipation, decreased libido, depression, drowsiness, fatigue, impaired coordination, memory problems, mental impairment, nausea, sedation, sleepiness, speech difficulties, weight changes Side effects due to a rapid decrease in dose or abrupt withdrawal from Xanax or Xanax XR:
Anxiety, blurred vision, decreased concentration, decreased mental clarity, depression, diarrhea, headache, heightened awareness of noise or bright lights, hot flushes, impaired sense of smell, insomnia, loss of appetite, loss of reality, muscle cramps, nervousness, rapid breathing, seizures, *tingling sensation, tremor, twitching, weight loss,out-of-control behavior called mania
or the similar, but less dramatic,
"hyper" state called hypomania.
MY NOTE:
I HAD 98% of these side effects!
I did not have EJACULATION problems or
any weight loss! I gained weight from 140 lbs-285 lbs!!!!