"Zed" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> What else works as effectively and smoothly as Xanax? I've been on
> Xanax for 5 years now, and needless to say it's becoming less
> effective due to tolerance build up.
Do you take a tricyclic or SSRI anti-depressant? These are excellent
anti-anxiety drugs and usually form the backbone of anxiety treatment. Daily
use of a benzo is also OK, provided one doesnt increase, and not come
back-down. That's the trick with benzos I've found,..always have a margin
you can increase to when things are bad, but come back again when things are
not so bad.
I note you are referring to Xanax,..which is taylored for anxiety treatment,
especially panic. Valium is different in that it has an 8 hour effect
compared to 4 hrs for Xanax. This suits some people, especially when looking
for a decent nights sleep. Perhaps, if your Dr is not a Benzo-phobe, he may