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Old 10-05-2005, 09:11 AM   #1
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Xanax...Safe?

Hello. I was prescribed .25 mg of Xanax to take only when needed during anxiety or panic attacks. Aside from the fact that this drug is addictive...is it safe? I am one of those that has a fear of taking medications. I am always worried the side effects will kill me or an allergic reaction. I also think I will OD even on a small amount. I know it's stupid but the fear is real. I won't even take tylenol. So I have taken one...went through my moment of anxiety hoping I won't die...then felt better and slept better than I have in a long time. How soon after taking the 1st pill can I take another if my anxiety comes back. I called a pharmacist and he was no help. He said that the pill will last in my system for a couple days?! I also get a headache about 30 min after taking the pill and the pharmacist said that is not common. He said it wasn't on the list of side effects so should I be worried that this is a bad reaction? Thanks for any advice you can help me with.

 
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Old 10-05-2005, 09:27 AM   #2
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Re: Xanax...Safe?

i think you can take one every 4 hrs ( thats what it says on my script) but you should probably ask your Dr what he wants you to do..
.25 is a really small dose but if you were going to have a bad reaction to it you would have with the first dose. headache is listed as a common side effect for xanax so i am not sure why your pharmacist didnt have it listed.

 
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Re: Xanax...Safe?

Gidget - Xanax is very safe in small doses and taken in moderation like you are taking it. I have had headaches from Xanax but usually its because it makes me tired. I wouldn't be too concerned about it. I don't think it matters when you take your next dose, you can probably just take it when you need it. That's what i do with mine, sometimes I have to take one only an hour after my first dose if the first dose isn't working. but like Punkdizzle said call your dr if you are concerned.

 
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Re: Xanax...Safe?

Xanax only stays in your bloodstream for 4 hours, according to my Dr.

 
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