Is Xanax/Alprazolam Safe for You?
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- čas přidán 11. 07. 2022
- Xanax or Alprazolam is one of the most commonly used medications to treat anxiety but it is also one of the most abused. Learn about the proper uses as well as the things you need to be watching out for if you want to safely take this medication.
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Before even watch your video I had a very rough life. Anyway, if I wasn’t on Xanax, I wouldn’t be able to work. I would have to be on disability. And I really don’t want to be on disability. So for me, it’s a lifesaver.
That's sad man but I now the feeling I've been on them for 8 years.. if you ever trying 2 stop ( only if u want or you're doc is gone..) use cbd or smoke (pure) cannabis this reduce your chances of seizures good luck
@@Rustyschackelford237 yikes. Yeah that’s a lot. I think about 4 mg a day and I am a drive lift operator. It literally just makes me feel normal and if I don’t take it I’m jittery and I don’t operate machinery well.
I wouldn't be alive
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@@Rustyschackelford237you are the reason doctors don’t want to give it to patients that really need it
I wish this guy would talk more about dosages. Taking .25 mg of Xanax is very different from a 2 mg regimen, and how long you're on it for, etc...
Been on 3mg daily. No problems. Been taking it for 43 years. I’m 76 and never had any issues
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I take only 1 m, and my doctor don't prescribe, now try somethinh else, and make me sick.
I use it daily for insomnia unless I have had alcohol. I've had chronic insomnia for 12 years and trazadone and this help can't sleep without them
I never have those side effects. Thank for that.
Well explain thank you yes I learn
Thanks for the video doctor. For me its a very slippery slope with klonopin use (an alternate benzo with longer half life and similar effects). On one hand a small dose of .25 is enough to very significantly ease my anxiety, inhibition and boost confidence to the point that I've found I perform pretty much everything at a higher level. Im talking from sports, to public speaking, to even being more of a pleasure for my family and friends to be around. I have had anxiety as long as I can remember and what's tough for me to accept about this medication is I can't use it as frequently as I'd like, as it could significantly advance my life, but I'm pretty much terrified of the long term effects that could one day begin if I was to persistently use it. On the other hand I've tried CBT, meditation, nootropics, buspar, SSRIs, propranolol, I'm in great shape and always exercise but nothing has made me as affective as a small dose of a benzo. I wish I were able to use it more consistently but sadly I may just have to accept never hitting my full potential that I have experienced on the medication without the medication. Is what it is I guess. Would love to hear your thoughts
Have you tried phenibut? If you did, how yours experience with it compare with other drugs
Reminds me of Huey Lewis "L need a new drug" I agreed then and I agree now. Hate to be strung out and I'd miss x if it was gone so that means I am. Quit tomorrow.
Thanks sir , Nice information
My question is I took xanax tablets only twice and I felt more irritated and my OCD Thoughts got even more worst, I stopped taking it
Can I go through withdrawals or is there any reason for concern about stopping it after 2 doses
Hmm. I’m slow tapering a 20+ yr Xanax dependency, with 2 previous, horrific CT/fast tapers. Was up to 6 mg day; now down to 1.5. Originally prescribe for anxiety/panic attacks and never abused them. But I NEVER EVER got some of the side effects U mentioned: dizzy, sleepy, can’t drive a car. Sounds like the dose was too large or person is using recreationally. Xanax calmed me down, still does although not 4 long as I slow taper. I mean, I never woulda taken them in the first place if they acted like opioids - they’re anxiolytics, not really sedatives. Helped me cope during stressful times. Except no one told me about tolerance & dependency. Aargh. Had Xanax turned me into a stoner zombie, I never woulda taken them. In retrospect, wish they had bc I wouldn’t be having to deal with getting off this drug at age 70. Oh, also no memory loss, dementia, clumsiness. In fact, reflecting on ppl I’ve known who have Xanax available to them (fear of flying), can’t think of anyone who ever nodded out on them.
Xanax is fine until you reach tolerance, then it's t nightmare
Xanax is a good drug when used correctly. The problem is overprescribing. I hurt my back once and had spasms that took my breathe away. The specialist wrote a prescription for 5 days of xanax xr and 30 days of celicoxib. Xanax for spasms and cramps has way less side effects than gabapentin.
I currently have Xanax alprazolam and clonazepam farma
I am stuck in fight or flight it’s been two years now 24/7 idk how to take them I’ve tried the ssris, im starting low doses 3 x a day
Xanax is prescribed for more than just anxiety and sleep. I have Essential Tremor (head and hands) which started 50 years ago. It’s a neurological disorder that progresses over time. I’m now 71 and it’s gotten really bad. My neurologist prescribes .25 mg to take as needed. I’ve used it for years and I’m not addicted. I only take it in certain situations if I REALLY need my head and hand tremors to calm down.
Xanax is not good for sleep. I shouldn't say this because I live in a prohibition state. Marijuana with a moderate THC content and high CBD content works better for acute insomnia. We had a case here where maintenance dug in my dresser and found 4 grams of marijuana. They called Sugar Land police and the cop said there is nothing they can do because of expectation of privacy. Not liking that maintenance called the sheriff. The sheriff told them the same thing so they called the constables. I was given a summons to appear in court. Basically a republican judge dismissed the case and said maintenance had no business in my dresser. The constable who gave me the summons didn't seem to be enthusiastic about it either.
Are u taking it for insomnia??did u not feel the need to up the Dosr ??
@@chemist77 I have a neurological disorder called Essential tremor. It causes tremors like in people who have Parkinson’s but it is an entirely different disorder. I’m prescribed Xanax by my neurologist at the lowest dose available. I use it only as needed for certain situations, like today when I had to use a needle and thread to repair some clothes. Because it’s not something I take all the time my dose has stayed the same-.25 mg.
This is how it becomes dangerous. Most people are prescribed this medication after experiencing a chain of anxiety attacks. With good intentions, most people begin using them only during an attack. After realizing how helpful it can be, people make the mistake of using for more reasons than just anxiety attacks. They begin using them to avoid stress, to help sleep, etc. They start taking them in the same fashion as you might have a glass of wine. Before you know it, your addicted. Benzos are horrible, and extremely dangerous coming off them. If you've experienced opiate withdrawals, benzos are 1000 times worse. Your blood pressure spikes. You have extreme episodes of depression. Your anxiety attacks will quadruple, or in some cases begin happening daily. Your thought process changes. You become physically ill. You can literally die from benzo withdrawels. My advice, even if it only saves one person who reads this. If you're prescribed xanax or any kind of benzo, your goal should be to only take them if absolutely needed. Don't make the mistake of turning them into a daily treatment. Obviously if your battling with DAILY panic attacks attacks and anxiety I understand. But if that's not the case, using them should be your last resort as a solution. Good luck everyone. Stay healthy.
Thank you. I was prescribed to take 1 tablet of xanax at bedtime. But will only take if it really needed. It’s already night time here and thinking of taking it for the first time but after reading this, I wont
@popoloind they can be brutal. I was prescribed them for a year and they completly changed me. You begin to rely on them daily, and when you don't take them, all of the issues that led to you taking them to start, amplify 1000 times worse. They 100% change you. Your anxiety gets 1000 times worse, your blood pressure sky rockets, and the withdrawals can last for months. It took me 6 months to get back to normal and those 6 months were hell. Dealing with a barrage of anxiety attacks, blood pressure thru the roof, having multiple seizures, night after night of no sleep. I did it cold turkey which is stupid, it can kill you, but I was so tired of all the negative effects I just did it. They are so dangerous, doctors will ween you off slowly to reduce the risk of side effects that can kill you. I completely understand taking it daily if you have severe anxiety and attacks, but if you're able to only take it when absolutely needed, it can literally save you from so many negative effects.
My son was killed 4 th June 2022. The Doctor put me on them I am struggling to get off them I have tried but I am a mess 😢 they definitely work but it’s a mask… I have new Doctor now and she going to help me I believe better.
I've been on .50 mg to help with stress/insomnia. I take it as needed before bed for a few days...and then stop because it stops serving it's purpose. Doctors tried to give me something else, but it knocked me off my butt and i couldn't get out of bed.
I take one as needed for severe anxiety. By as needed I can make 30 pills last 3 to 6 months and sometimes a year . I only use it for extremely stressful situations
I have been taking it daily since mid October. .5 milligrams to 1 milligram. I quit smoking almost 5 months ago, and the anxiety gives me shortness of breath. It’s scary.
@@tommorris5069are you still taking it?
Thank you, Doctor! For me, I take .25 mg as needed - but when it's needed it's a life saver for me and helps with severe panic disorder, even sleep and allows me to function. I do not feel any major side effects but as noted - I only use when needed - maybe a few times a month. Fortunately, I do not drive any longer and live downtown in a major US city so use public transportation so no risk there.
sneaky - be careful
It can be a life saver or a taker. If you've taken it for maintenance over a long period of time. Have some put back in case you get cut off. It's a long ruff road without a cushion.
@Threefiddy Wut? I wouldn't take anything bought on the Internet. You have no idea what's in them or how they were made. Chemicals mixed in a bathtub in a country where you can't drink the water. No thanks.
Xanax is a very effective drug. Great Video by the way! While I personally don't subscribe to the more & more aspect or possible overdose issues, the medicine is poison. An ill advised discontinuance & withdrawal along with a wild week in the Hospital gave me a new look on the subject. I still take it
I know someone who has been taking Alprazolam daily for decades and he has occasional aggressive bouts. He also can say random strange offensive things.
For a long time I didn't know why he behaved that way until I found out he was addicted to Alprazolam.
you’re almost right, however rebound symptoms or withdrawal symptoms are not caused by lack of gaba but from the downregulation of gaba-a receptors. as per professor ashton there is enough gaba just not enough receptors for the gaba to attach to.
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And that there's a surge in adrenaline serotonin and glutamate I guess
I only take half of 1mg and it does the job.when im really haven't alot of stress and panic attacks i take the whole pill just once a day or if i feel good ill just take half.i think its just about self Discipline and not abusing them
Try not taking them.. its hell I recommend if you try or want 2 stop use high doses of cbd & smoke ( pure ) cannabis due this helps prevent seizures .. good luck
they're sneaky
taking one pill for up coming PET scan
I'm taking Xanax by psychiatrist prescription, for 2nd weeks. Take 0.5mg in the morning together with Lexapro coz I'm dealing with MDD as well. I get panic attack almost everyday. I'm working so whenever I start to feel the attack coming, it's helpful to keep me calm n breathing as usual, but I need to take a nap during working hour. It calms me down quite instantly compare to Clonazepam which I take at night before sleep. I hope I don't get too dependant to Xanax..
You will become very dependent on Xanax if you take it everyday. Hardest thing I’ve ever done is come off this drug. Don’t take it.
You will become addicted
@@jenniferalexander7071 addicted in what reason? I'm starting to take escitalopram with Alprozolam but having an Anxiety taking it coz of the side effects I'm watching
It is very addictive, be careful.
Extreme anxiety now based on a situation. Only way to cope.
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Safe in moderation. Never take a benzo with alcohol or any other sedative.
Great summary!
Let’s say I take .5 mg in the morning or early afternoon. Can I take zzzzquil around 10 pm to help fall asleep? I checked the drug interactions and it said moderate.
@@JoshuaJamesWagoner Yes lol that's fine.
no fun
Band Aides for bullet wounds.
Effexor XR nearly killed me (withdrawal).
Should be a crime prescribing these meds with no mental health involved.
Damn near killed me.
I am forever damaged.
WELL I BEEN TAKING XANAX SINCE 1994, DANG I AM STILL LIVING
One time I took 2 white Xanax , 2mg each in one day and I was zooted like I was gone …
Is 0.5mg alprzolam is half of 1 milligram so if I take 4 of 0.5mg that means i basically took 2 milligram bar of xanax?
@soniatjames9440 what ?
yes
Xanax is a great benzodiazepine that is hard to get here in the UK doctors will not give it out at all, but all in all, it has to be respectively used I'm 1mg a day but thinking of spreading it out to only Mon, Wed, Friday as benzo's stay in the system for days and even weeks I've been told, so safely does it yeah 👍🏻
my experience on Xanax has been a great benefit while breaking through one ought to take the right dosage, below usually where l get mine
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Diazepam is the safest.. easy to wean off too.👍
For me even 10 MG diazepam doesn't do the job of 0.5 xanax it just makes me drowsy while xanax not
I am not suicidal but I want the pain end
I’ve taken it for over 5 years now … how do I stop ?
@Three fiddy stop fishing for dealing to people on meds. Get a life
Ashton manual will help you stop. Won’t be easy but you can do it.
Go to a psychiatrist.
Taper it
If "they" weren't making fake ones from pill presses with fentanyl in moderation Xanax would save a lot of nerves! The fact that so many fake ones are going around everywhere is unfortunate. The epidural I had with my daughter effected my back but when I would get an actual real Xanax that nerve in my back would release the knot that has now formed. It's a bummer bc it is physically effected my everyday life due to the back pain I now have do to the epidural.
They gave you Xanax for a birth delivery?
Thinking about braiding the rope.....
I safely take 0.25mg after 0.5l of whiskey, the effect is very nice
Of course just don't abuse and don't take it to get high u a be fine This video for the Bartards out there
no. even if you take as directed you WILL become addicted. sorry bud... this stuff is bad.
@@TheKensei777 but ion take it everyday so I want have to go thru that only if I'm abusing it I don't abuse xans and I don't have withdraws cuz ion take em everyday
rivotril daily and some opiod makes my day to no dose escalation
I don’t take anymore
@@roji66 about this I be off them for along time
It’s was hard
I matter but I don't matter.
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I have been on Xanax since 1981, that is over 40 years. My doctor put me on 10.5 mg per day. I was doing fine until the new dum doctors stopped my Xanax. I never increased the dosage. Also, the side effects you talk about are why a person starts taking it.
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@@JessicaWilliam-rk4to Okay.
Have you check it out dude
as a counselor, including addiction counselor, Xanax causes my patients the most problems, imo should be banned
I’ve been taking 1 mg Xanax at night for almost 2 years. How hard is it going to be to get off it?
pretty hard but not nearly as bad as it could be. the time is what will make it hard. 2 years.
Always boastin my emotions....
He has no experience of taking Xanax. He simply read things out from a textbook.
so you mean alcohol is much better?
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Run for your life if you do that then you won't need anything.
They just the same withdrawal as any other benzodiazepine
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Coldtrips
My doctor stop all of them
Quite a few have
No you go on to diazepam and reduce over few weeks
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Clonazepam is the safest one
How so? Does it work as well?
Yea how so and how effective is it
Nah man, it's the same. One week.
But yeah Xanax withdrawal sucks.
none of them are safe. you mean least damaging.
Stick To Valium
Xanax is a lifesaver. I even take a double dose from time to time just for fun. Don’t belive the hype. Best drug ever.
I was on it for 23 years! I had to go to a psychiatric private hospital to get off it🥲
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It gives you brain damage and extreme paranoia
Diazepam is better xanax