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| Help!Alcohol Xanax and Valium withdrawl
Hi all.I had been sober for over a year when during the summer I started on lexapro for anxiety and panic. Then stupidly bought 1mg xanax and 10 mg valium over the internet and have been taking them daily.I then went drinking over christmas and went on a mad binge new years eve with all my xanax and valium gone. I have had terrible panic and anxiety for the past few days and went to the hospital for help today. The doctor prescribed me 2 10mg librium every four hours but it doesnt really seem to be taking the edge off. He only gave me enough until Monday and told me to see my GP. I really feel I need to take something else as I took three librium just to try and calm down for a while.And what he prescribed wont last till monday if i keep taking three. I really dont know how ill manage till monday on what he gave me as its seems im withdrawing from xanax valium and alcohol at the same time. should i take the extra librium as i really need them or what? Anyone have any advice please help as Im in the horrors here. I will NEVER drink again after this episode and i was doing so well and now have three witdrawals at once. any advice??? |
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We can't give medical advice so your best bet is to talk to your doctor, or a doctor. Maybe the ER doctor you saw could advise you.
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Sorry you are going thru such difficulties.... ![]() Only a medical professional can give you advice and they did. Perhaps your doctor will decide to have you admitted to a de tox facility or a hospital. Please call and ask your doctor. This is from our SR Policy Rules and Regs We members are not allowed to write ... Quote:
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Some anxiety is normal in life - but 'we' don't want to feel ANY anxiety. And 'we' tend to intensify our own anxiety when it appears even in a minor form. You are not alone. As you get clean try and remember that anxiety might not ever be completely eliminated, but anxiety levels can become manageable, tolerable, and acceptable. Don't expect perfection, bliss, and total peace - endure some anxiety, it is natural. Keep coming back.
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That is some heavy duty withdrawal to go through. Did you tell them in the ER about the Xanax and Valium? Because that is very important that they knew about that. I hope you are hanging in there. I was admitted to detox a couple of years back. Drank too much for a week and my blood pressure was sky high and I had to be medically detoxed. I agree with the others to call your Dr. ASAP or even go back to the ER if things continue going as you say. |
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