xanax xr - Anxiety Message Board

americandancer · 02-21-2005, 06:45 PM

Hi everyone! I have been on 100mg zoloft now for about a month. I don't notice any difference, more anxiety actually. I just don't like it and want to swith AGAIN (sigh). Instead of a ssri, which I have tried almost everyone there is, I was thinking about asking for the xanax xr. Has anyone tried it and did it work for you?

bondgrll · 02-22-2005, 03:34 PM

AMerican Dancer,

I think I saw you in the PMDD post. Listen, I am here to tell you that XANAX XR is an absolute miracle drug. I take 2 of the .5 time release tablets in the morning and never think about it again. And there are absoultely ZERO side effects....and I mean no sedation, no nausea no nothing. In fact, I would say that I feel more energized and sharper mentally. I was NOT and have never been depressed. But something post-partem happened after the birth of my third child in September and I began to feel anxiety and panicky...totally unlike me. I tried the PROZAC and it made me sick as a dog. I think my seratonin was fine but clearly chemically something else causes anxiety. It is my opinion that some SSRI's can make panic and anxiety worse. You've got to try this and find a doctor who understands this medication. I had to get over the fear of benzos but the point is that we have to function normally. I have a wonderful doctor and hope you find someone as understanding.

americandancer · 02-22-2005, 03:58 PM

Will your doctor let you stay on in it indefinately?

americandancer · 02-22-2005, 07:54 PM

Bondgirll, are you taking it for the pmdd or just for anxiety? And you are no longer taking the prozac?

bondgrll · 02-22-2005, 08:37 PM

I am off the prozac completely and take nothing else except a daily vitamin. Yes, my doctor feels that we will re-evaluate in 2-3 months and see where things go from there. He said that it could be life-long therapy and has seen it successfully in many, many patients without EVER having to increase dosage...he has a wait and see attitude but is not opposed to staying on it if needed. He seems to think there's a lot of hype and misinfo out there about these types of medications but for certain people it's a godsend and I'm telling you I am now a believer. I never in a million years would have ever thought I would take a medication daily...have never smoked, taken drugs, I work out and am very healthy. There's a stigma attached to Xanax and for the life of me, I just don't get it. I really do feel that the key is finding someone who understands what you need chemically to be yourself. You know they say that with SSRI;s, you're just supposed to feel better and not like someone else BUT I felt like I was someone else...it was terrible and scary and I would never go back there.