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Xanax and the long term


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is the xanax still working for u? anybody else have any thoughts on xanax? outlaw
20 years ago 0 24 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Outlaw, I've been on Xanax for 7 years, I usually stay around .5 mgs a day, sometimes .75. I have liver tests done once a year, which may ease your mind. I haven't heard of any damage it can do, it's just addictive and when you do go off, you should do it very slowly over several months, preferably under the supervision of a doctor. I worry about being on it as long as I have too. I proably need to go ahead and take an SSRI instead of depending on the Xanax so much. My friend has been on Xanax 8 years, I would hope the doctor would say something if it is dangerous on long term use, but personally I have never heard that. I too, am afraid of everything, so I can understand where you are coming from. Becky
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Hey guys as most of you know ive been on xanax lets see going on over 5 years..I'm worried first what its done to my liver and other organs i ve heard long term use can damage you..Of cousre i started out at .25 a few times a day latley ive beenn on the same dose for 3 years..i wont increase it,and ive never asked the drs to do so..i know im addicted but its to help me..the thing im scared about poeople sometime i worry is when im coming down with withdraw symptoms when the xanax wears off?or im just used to the dose im worried my fears are partly by xanax itself..ive been on it 5 years..i remeber i first got on it like a miracle drug now what..than i tryed the ssris and they all made me freak out..so this is my think i will try lexapro but will that do it i know i asked alot of questions help me guys.. outlaw p.s the man who is scared to much it sucks...

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