How come Valuim, Xanax ect. Benzos do nothing for me?
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Some people have different reactions to medication.  You need to talk to your doctor to find something that works.  \n\nDepending on your weight, you may not be on a high enough dose.  But you should talk to your doctor instead of just self-medicating.
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Hey Mikey,\nBeing on Xanax is not very good to begin with unless you have a severe anxiety problem.  2mgs and 4mgs is a Pretty high dosage.  However I believe that there are people out there that need such high dosages of Xanax.  I am not sure about the health affects that could cause. And YES withdrawel is  difficult and  very dangerous !  Are the Xanax precribed to YOU??  That is the  BIG no.# one "?" The only way to withdraw from Xanax is only with a doctor's guidance- he can withdraw or wein you down slowly-Or is you go in to a drug rehab place.  These are the only two ways you can get off Xanax!!!  I am really serious.  If we try to wein ourselfs off , we can easily have drastic and deadly affects!!!!!  It affects our heart, our blood pressure can skyrocted or declien so drastic it can cost you your life.   Also a doctor or rehab  "can" sub with another med.  they monitor your heart-your blood pressure and any other vitals.  I hope this is some help-  I really am concerned for you. keep in touch my e-mail add. is\ncjydawn@yahoo.com\nGOOD LUCK FRIEND! AND GOD BLESS!!!!!!!!!!
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I don't know what the history of diazepam is. I know that the trade name is Valium. You can administer it IV, IM, and PO. It is used for mild to moderate anxiety related to delirium tremens, drug withdrawal, and psychotic diseases. I will be anxious to find out the history of this drug.
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Benzodiazepines stay in your system for 30 days or more.  If you had an RX for it you would be OK, but if not then you will test positive.  Try to drink a crapload of water and cranberry juice and try to pass it...\n\nAll the drugs like Xanax, Valium etc. have a half life of 12 hours, meaning half of the drug is gone in 12 hours, but the rest stays in your system for 30 days.
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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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Effoxor and others like is (Plavix?) tend to sedate/depress sexual stimulus (for real - no joke).  Its subtle, bnnut you definately don't have "any interest" when taking them.
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It is a benzodiazepine.  Which is used to control anxiety attacks as well as panic attacks...Side effects include dizziness as well as:   leathergy, drowsiness, confusion, headaches, mental depression, physical dependence and psychological dependence.  None of the effects are harmful or physically dangerous to the body.  the main focus of the action of xanax is that it works on the GABA inhibitor system of your central nervous system.
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I  would recommend you see another doctor to get a second opinion.   This seems like a LOT of medication.   I have been on Effexor 150mg a day for 2 years.   I was told by my doctor that valium derivatives (including Lorazapam) do not work properly with Effexor...so the fact that you are taking these two concerns me.   If you cannot afford a second opinion, you should be able to see a psychiatrist through your school or through the city's health department.  Also, if these were prescribed by a physician, I strongly recommend you see a psychiatrist instead.  Good luck.
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http://www.etfrc.com/benzos1.htm
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the anger-anxiety and depression are all part of everyday life for a lot of people--and-they try to "wait it out"-well-that doesn't work-i-at this point in my life-actually take 2 anti depressants-zoloft and elavil--and for the anxiety--xanax on an as needed basis--as far as the weight gain-thats all individualized--not everyone has that same side effects--i actually lost quite a bit of weight while on the antidepressant celexa--then i went off it-had a "meltdown"-went on zoloft-because it takes less time to take effect--hope this helps-good luck!!
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Get a new doctor! Some will flat out not prescribe benzos. I know doctors who won't give out pain medication. That would be my advise.
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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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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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It may help with your anxiety but will more likely cause more problems than it's work. Dependence is a HUGE side effect of all benzo-tranquilizers.
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Please reconsider taking these meds.  Yes, sometimes they can feel good for some time, but it doesn't last indefinitely and when the side effects get very bad, you can't get off them and things quickly go downhill.  Withdrawal can last for years and cause physical and mental horrors.  Check out www.benzoisland.org if you'd like some answers to your questions, and for much more info, including published studies, go to benzo.org.uk
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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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of course, talk to your Dr. about it... but it will help you to relax... Valium sounds like a major strong drug.. and i suppose it could be in large doses, but its actually not a hard/zonk you out drug in small doses... sounds like you might need that or some tranzene or something to help you with the peaks of anxiety you are suffering...   your hormones might still be out of whack with having a baby 6 mo. ago...   talk to your Dr.,  if he is anything like mine, he will let you try some diff.things to get a grip on it... anxiety and sleeplessness is not fun. its 2006 and you should not have to suffer,  medication is so helpful but you don't want to become dependent if you can help it..    good luck and feel better soon.   j