Hi Jay....I was having terrible panic attacks, and I was prescribed, Xanax, and/or Ativan, which is a similar drug... After a while, I didnt try to work thru the panic attacks, I would just take a pill immediatley.. I ended up in the hospital, becuz I ran out of the Ativan..It was not a very good situation, I was scared and went into the most major panic attack, I could have had..
The hospital gave me xanax again, only while I was in the ER..none to take home... They had advised me to go talk to my Mental Health worker. I did just that, they panicked ,and wouldnt fill another prescription, and told me I had to wait till the script was ready to be filled again....And of course I started to panic again... I went to my new family doctor. and explained what happened. I told her about the ER and what the Mental Health place said. She was FURIOUS, becuz you can have a seizure , and it is quite common I guess. I told her, if she gave me enough for 3 weeks, I would taper off of them...I kept my word, and didnt have a problem..When the prescription which I originally had in the first place came due,I asked for less.And I have never taken another one..Just knowing they were in the house, was enough for me to get past the fear of the panic attacts... I was a lucky one I think, I prayed like nobodys bussiness. I chose the taper method,if I was you I would not suggest the cold turkey method.
I dont know if this helps, but it was my experience and I just wanted to share it with you... I wish you a painless recovery how ever. And also suggest , that you stay close to the board, you will have people to help with support and to ask questions to.... Good luck, IM A MESS
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