Xanax ? - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

Aysha · 07-01-2007, 04:08 PM

Way back in the day...me and my friends loved xanax. We would eat them like no tomorrow. I think I was a little addicted to them.
Now I have a prescription for Alprazolam which is generic xanax.
And it is funny..but good. But now I have them legally.
I dont want them.
I take them when I get really stressed. Like with court and stuff. But other than that they can sit there and collect dust for all I care.
My question is..Is it because generic is different than name brand?
Or maybe I juts dont like them anymore.
Dont know. Just wondered because I was a little scared when my Dr gave me the script. Because I know I use to get very violent back then. I would try to fight any and everyone at the drop of a hat.
Just curious.

Live · 07-01-2007, 04:13 PM

You are on a hot topic here and going to get alot of conflicting answers.
I have been prescribed xanax for years...but get the generic.
But mine has always been by scrip for severe anxiety and not a sport.
My best advice is talk to your DR.
I personally let some strong opinions here lead me down the wrong road.

Lizrox · 07-01-2007, 04:18 PM

my opinion-

Xanax/Alprazolam-same drug Alprazolam is just cheaper..

Aysha · 07-01-2007, 04:19 PM

I dont want to take them if I dont need them. The only time I have taken them was right before my relapse in May and i ate the whole dam bottle. Well we all no what happen there. Anyway now he I have only taken them a few weeks ago when I got the court papers right up to the day I went. I havent touched them since. They didnt really seem to take away the anxiety tho.
I dont feel like they do anthing for my anxiety and I see no reason to take em.
Maybe it is a small dose. I dont know.
If I can do without them...Good. But I am worried about when I do get ready to go to court again. Then what?
Taking one blue name brand back then made me feel kinda like drunk. Anymore than that I would be a mess.
He has me on .5mg of generic up to 3 a day.
I go see him tomorrow. I am going to have to tell him to have something different ready for when I go to court or I will fall apart. I get sick thinking about it.
Cant wait till it is over!
I wish I could find a way to deal with the panic feeling drug free.

Live · 07-01-2007, 04:22 PM

Right on!

Kahlia · 07-02-2007, 02:58 PM

I thought that the Generic you are talking about is Ativan? I could be wrong but I just looked in the PDR (Physician's Desk Reference) and that is what Azalopram is...I don't think there is a generic for XANAX....I used to eat them..,.. I do take Ativan..0.5, very rarely when I get totally stressed, my Dr. knows this, he gave me the RX.

PEACE,
KAHLIA

Spiritual Seeker · 07-02-2007, 03:19 PM

If you've had a history of abuse with this why do you have a prescription?
Perhaps you should toss them out and next time tell the Dr. about your history when he is prescribing. Just a thought,

emmer · 07-02-2007, 09:04 PM

if your the type of person that gets stressed often or has problems sleeping .....well
then stay away from benzos.
I agree with s/seeker ......tell the Dr. about your history when he is prescribing.

Live · 07-02-2007, 09:20 PM

alprazolam is the generic for Xanax...must have been some misinformation in the reference.

2ala2 · 07-03-2007, 01:07 AM

You took them right before your relapse? lol
Benzos are inhuman, my opinion.
Please don't take them. They wiped out my memory.

StagebearNJ · 07-03-2007, 04:33 AM

Yes, alprazolam = Xanax.
Lorazepam = Ativan.
Bear

Christian · 07-03-2007, 05:46 AM

the generic is nearly identical to the brand name. companies use new manufacturing techniques to make a new product, for example Ambien and Ambien CR.

the CR gives them a new patent and prevents generics from being released for a few years

NEEDTOBESOBER · 07-03-2007, 11:45 AM

I have been taking xanax for a few years now off and on and yes if you take to many they can make you violent, but if you take smaller amounts they calm you cause they are meant for anxiety. Also you can build up a tolerance for them, so if you just took one that might be why you were relaxed instead of violent. Also, yes, aprazolam and xanax are the same thing basically even though aprazolam is considered generic.

07-01-2007, 04:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Aysha Looking For Myself...Sober Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Where the heart is Posts: 10,087 Blog Entries: 26	Xanax ? Way back in the day...me and my friends loved xanax. We would eat them like no tomorrow. I think I was a little addicted to them. Now I have a prescription for Alprazolam which is generic xanax. And it is funny..but good. But now I have them legally. I dont want them. I take them when I get really stressed. Like with court and stuff. But other than that they can sit there and collect dust for all I care. My question is..Is it because generic is different than name brand? Or maybe I juts dont like them anymore. Dont know. Just wondered because I was a little scared when my Dr gave me the script. Because I know I use to get very violent back then. I would try to fight any and everyone at the drop of a hat. Just curious. __________________ Dont just count your days...Make your days count! It may not get easier, But it will get better.

07-01-2007, 04:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Live Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bristol TN/VA Posts: 11,305 Blog Entries: 5	You are on a hot topic here and going to get alot of conflicting answers. I have been prescribed xanax for years...but get the generic. But mine has always been by scrip for severe anxiety and not a sport. My best advice is talk to your DR. I personally let some strong opinions here lead me down the wrong road. __________________ Each small candle lights a corner of the dark....Roger Waters

07-01-2007, 04:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Aysha Looking For Myself...Sober Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Where the heart is Posts: 10,087 Blog Entries: 26	I dont want to take them if I dont need them. The only time I have taken them was right before my relapse in May and i ate the whole dam bottle. Well we all no what happen there. Anyway now he I have only taken them a few weeks ago when I got the court papers right up to the day I went. I havent touched them since. They didnt really seem to take away the anxiety tho. I dont feel like they do anthing for my anxiety and I see no reason to take em. Maybe it is a small dose. I dont know. If I can do without them...Good. But I am worried about when I do get ready to go to court again. Then what? Taking one blue name brand back then made me feel kinda like drunk. Anymore than that I would be a mess. He has me on .5mg of generic up to 3 a day. I go see him tomorrow. I am going to have to tell him to have something different ready for when I go to court or I will fall apart. I get sick thinking about it. Cant wait till it is over! I wish I could find a way to deal with the panic feeling drug free. __________________ Dont just count your days...Make your days count! It may not get easier, But it will get better.

07-01-2007, 04:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Live Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bristol TN/VA Posts: 11,305 Blog Entries: 5	Right on! __________________ Each small candle lights a corner of the dark....Roger Waters

07-02-2007, 02:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kahlia Putting it all together Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO. Posts: 469	XANAX and Generic??? I thought that the Generic you are talking about is Ativan? I could be wrong but I just looked in the PDR (Physician's Desk Reference) and that is what Azalopram is...I don't think there is a generic for XANAX....I used to eat them..,.. I do take Ativan..0.5, very rarely when I get totally stressed, my Dr. knows this, he gave me the RX. PEACE, KAHLIA __________________ To be idle is a short road to death-to be diligent is a short road to life-BUDDAH We are defined by moments we cannot reclaim........

07-01-2007, 04:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lizrox Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 677	my opinion- Xanax/Alprazolam-same drug Alprazolam is just cheaper..

07-02-2007, 03:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Spiritual Seeker get it, give it, grow in it Join Date: May 2007 Location: Calif coast Posts: 3,165	If you've had a history of abuse with this why do you have a prescription? Perhaps you should toss them out and next time tell the Dr. about your history when he is prescribing. Just a thought, __________________ If tears could build a stairway I'd walk up to Heaven and bring my son home.

07-02-2007, 09:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
emmer Guest Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,716 Blog Entries: 10	if your the type of person that gets stressed often or has problems sleeping .....well then stay away from benzos. I agree with s/seeker ......tell the Dr. about your history when he is prescribing.

07-02-2007, 09:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
Live Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bristol TN/VA Posts: 11,305 Blog Entries: 5	alprazolam is the generic for Xanax...must have been some misinformation in the reference. __________________ Each small candle lights a corner of the dark....Roger Waters

07-03-2007, 01:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
2ala2 Lost-n-Found Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cairo Posts: 917	You took them right before your relapse? lol Benzos are inhuman, my opinion. Please don't take them. They wiped out my memory.

07-03-2007, 04:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
StagebearNJ Take it like a bear... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In the den Posts: 348	Yes, alprazolam = Xanax. Lorazepam = Ativan. Bear __________________ "Sometimes, all I can do is show up."

07-03-2007, 05:46 AM	#12 (permalink)
Christian Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 202	the generic is nearly identical to the brand name. companies use new manufacturing techniques to make a new product, for example Ambien and Ambien CR. the CR gives them a new patent and prevents generics from being released for a few years __________________ I am not a qualified medical professional or doctor, and I only offer my best opinion and knowledge on areas.

07-03-2007, 11:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
NEEDTOBESOBER Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS Posts: 501	I have been taking xanax for a few years now off and on and yes if you take to many they can make you violent, but if you take smaller amounts they calm you cause they are meant for anxiety. Also you can build up a tolerance for them, so if you just took one that might be why you were relaxed instead of violent. Also, yes, aprazolam and xanax are the same thing basically even though aprazolam is considered generic.

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