mcorpus

I was taking xanax 1.5 mg for 10,days. Is it possible I can have withdrawals? My last dose was 11 pm last night.

escapist

Yes. My friend was addicted to them. She ended up in a rehab. She calls then The Devils Drug. Can your Dr give you something else?

mcluhan

I doubt you'll have withdrawals after taking them for such a short period of time.

mcorpus

Even if i only took them for ten days?

Impurrfect

((mcorpus)) - Xanax is intended to only be used for short periods of time. Can't tell you whether you'll have withdrawals, but if you do, I'd think they would be mild.

I take xanax for PTSD and sleep, only at night. I've been taking it for about 3 years, but am not taking it now. I was a bit irritable and couldn't sleep for about a week, but that was about it.

However, if you have any questions, I'd talk to your dr. Different people react different ways, and it's always better to be safe than sorry.

Hugs and prayers,

Amy

DoubleBarrel

YES! You can have withdrawals from benzodiazapenes <sp?>after ONE WEEK of daily use EVEN IN SMALL AMOUNTS.

I did, and it was horrible. Hopefully you won't but don't let anyone tell you it isn't possible.

The upside is, you will recover much quicker the shorter time you have been on them.

lastchance84

You can get withdrawls. In my case my anxiety worsened every time it wore off. I think the half life is about 4-6 hours? I would stay away from benzos especially if you have depression. I was addicted to ativan for 6 years but ive now gotten off it. Sometimes if im in a real bind or flying i still have to take. 0.5 mg. Im about 180 lbs and .5 gms was enough. Thats a really small dose but beware with benzo. Im no doctor but in my experience ativan is more effective and the half life is much longer, like 15 hrs so you dont have to take it so often. I havnt heard anything good about xanax but i definily had withdrawls and i took it for only 2 weeks but i guess it depends on the individual.

wpainterw

Have you asked your doctor? If not, why not do so?

W.

mcorpus

Thanks guys, he originally prescribed me a 30 day script but I read horror stories so i flushed d rest. What are withdrawal symptoms for xanax?

Dee74

hi mcorpus.
We can't give you medical advice here, I'm afraid.

Here is the SR Rule in case anyone is unaware of it.


I understand that all who shared are well meaning and trying to help, but the opinions here should not be intended as, or taken for, a substitute for professional advice.

I'd go back and see your Dr.

D

lastchance84

Sorry wont happen again. Definitly ask a doctor. My withdrawl symptoms were insomnia and worsened anxiety. Although Im sensitive to even caffeinated drinks i guess everyones may be different.