What's the difference between Valium and Xanax?
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What is Valium (diazepam)? \n\n •  Valium (diazepam) is in a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. Valium (diazepam) affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety, seizures, and muscle spasms. \n •  Valium (diazepam) is used to relieve anxiety, nervousness, and tension associated with anxiety disorders. It is also used to treat certain types of seizure disorders and muscle spasms. \n\n\nWhat is Xanax? \n •  Xanax is in a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. Xanax affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety. \n •  Xanax is used to relieve anxiety, nervousness, and tension associated with anxiety disorders. Xanax is also used to treat panic disorders. \n\n\nI have taken both. Although people have different reactions to medications I personally founf Valium to be a stronger medication.
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I take Xanax for panic attacks and before I get on an airplane, claustrophobia!  \nI don't drink, not my thing so I can't make a comparison for you.  \nI do know however that Xanx and alcohol are addictive.  I'd pass on both if I had the choice.
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I think that it might depend on the kind of test that you use.  If you do a receptor specific test, then i would say no, because as stated before, Zoloft acts at the serotonin recptor (SSRI = selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor).  Most benzodiazepines act at the GABA receptor.  However, if you look at the structures of Zoloft and diazepam (a benzodiazepine), they look very similar.  Basically they have three ring strucutres and are chlorinated.  So i would say the answer is maybe.
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Every person is different, every person reacts differently to drugs and dosages...but...as far as I'm concerned, xanax is the wonder drug of the new millenium. It helps me sleep, it has no side effects (for me), I can function fully while taking it. I am totally unfamiliar with rivotril and so can't comment on it. I have taken Paxil before (10 years ago, for about 6 months) and found it to be a nightmare, especially to go off of it, and would never take it again. Bear in mind that xanax is not an anti-depressant (like Paxil) - it is prescribed for anxiety. Totally different drug categories. Also bear in mind that no doctor (except a quack) will continue to write refills for a drug like xanax that is considered a controlled substance, unless YOU address the core issues behind your sleep problem - which are non-medical, lifestyle changes that it is up to you to "fix". I took xanax to help me sleep when I had severe pain from a fractured rib - and couldn't tolerate painkillers - but as soon as my rib was more or less healed, the doctor would no longer give me refills for the xanax.
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Better check with your pharmacist if you're not sure.  I gather they were prescribed by different doctors.  It depends on several factors- how controlled is your blood pressure?  How much xanax are we talking about?\n\nI wouldn't take them within an hour of each other.  If you're going out into a situation that could bring on a panic attack, make sure you've taken you atenolol at least an hour before you go out.... just in case you find you need a xanax.\n\nUsed with caution, they're probably ok.  Your medical doctor and psychiatrist should each know what the other has prescribed- make sure you inform them.
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First of all you did not "find" this pill, most likely someone gave it to you and you were dumb enough to take it. Second of it it is not Xanax, the 1 mg Xanax which is blue says Xanax on it.
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you better believe it.  Don't try to find out how much.  Stick to whatever is prescribed for you.  Also, xanax is highly addictive, so don't mess around with it.
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the first question would be, why was he prescribed these in the first place. xanax, or Alprazolam, a very addictive benzodiazipine, which is used to treat long term anxiety, should really have not have been preacribed. my advice is to go back to your GP and ask about a anti anxiolytic (just like benzodiazipines) but not addictive called Buspirone. If declines, he is not acting in your best interests, as benzos are addictive, be synical and think about the money your Dr is getting. if so see another GP. he may well forward you to a mental health practioner. with regards to the tramadol, im afraid there is nothing better to be on for that type of pain. codiene possibly, again , you would have tyo speake to your prescriber.
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Trazodone is an antidepressant.  It will only show up on a tox screen if they're specifically looking for it, or if it's one of the generic tox screens.  The tox screens can tell the difference between trazodone and diazepam (Valium is the brand name) without difficulty.\n\nMost of the time, the issue is a drug screen (which is QUITE a different thing from a tox screen), but the same comment applies.\n\nLook at the listing of medications you're on.  If you're on trazodone, you may be on a benzodiazepine (diazepam is one of the benzodiazepines) or a medication that contains one.  Might be a little crossover, depending on which benzo you're taking.
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I take Xanax almost daily...  In layman's terms it is LIKE but  NOT THE SAME as alcohol when it comes to its effect on the brain.  Its effect tends to differ from me from time to time.  Sometimes it does make me more talkative, yes.  It depends on the situation I take it in, how I felt when I took it, and how long it had been since my last dose.
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OH can I answer this! I have been on "that medication" for quite some time also..but there is hope...go to walgreens and get Valerian Root...it is the natural ingredient found in Valium. It is totally safe. I am a medical Asst for a doctor, who is really into herbs etc. I promise you will feel great and the withdrawls you are experiencing will stop. you do not need a prescription, it is over the counter. look it up online you will see
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Never took xanax, but did take a number of other similar drugs and gained weight on all of them.  After being off for 2 years, I still can't lose the weight
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White bars are 2mg. They are the only true "bars". All other Xanax tablets are oval shaped. Blue oval = 1mg. Pink oval = .5 mg. White oval = .25 mg. I personally do not know of any Xanax that is yellow in colour.
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a small dose (xanax)(if legally obtained) should take the edge off and allow your mind and body to relax.  Avoid the controlled release (CR) version for less sleepiness.  And over time you will likely not need the medicine any more.  Hard to imagine right now, but having a relaxed (and usually therefore more constructive) approach to life for a while (a few weeks or months)generally has a way of removing the things that caused you stress. At a minimum it will give you a helpful perspective.  Good luck  And don't think you're alone, anxiety medicine is one of the most common prescripitons in America. :-)
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Both the narcotics (morphine, pethidine, fentanyl) and anti anxiety drugs (benzodiazepines) are CNS depressants. But they act through different receptors. Narcotics have excellent analgesic properties as well while benzodiazepines don't have analgesic properties.
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Fabio is wrong. After five months there is no longer any vaium residue in your body. Any traces would have completely disspiated after about four weeks of absitinence. However, you must know that benzodiapenes (the class of meds that valium is in) are perhaps the most addictive class os drugs--including alcohol--out there, and also that their withdrawl symptoms during detox are as bad as those of heroin.\n  Assuming you got off the valium on your own, "cold turkey" and without the aid of medical detox, your brain neurons are still having trouble getting back in synch. The brain works by the firing of nuero transmitters, kind of like spark plugs on a car. Except it is chemicals that make these synapses fire! So when you medicate them with Valium they are in effect getting "stunned" so they don't  fire so well. Again, like fouling a spark plug with oil.\n  It is just taking your brain some time to get used to firing on all cylinders again. The brain after all, is like a muscle, you use it or lose it. Things will get back to normal after a bit.\n  You  might try taking vitamins B12 and thiamine. They enhance your neuro system and are used by docs in detox of benzo patients.
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Sounds like you mean Xanax