I went into my doc today and told him how bad Ativan is and how the withdrawal sucks, he knew I used to be on Xanax and decided to write me a script for that. He said take this instead of the Ativan right away. He said it won't be a problem because the drugs are in the same class. By the way I also take concerta. I've only been on ativan for a month, will there be any withdrawal symptoms?

i dont think you should have any real bad withdrawl. in my personal opinion, since ativan doesnt work for crap for me, that xanax is stronger. but the are both benzos so he was right, thery are both anti-anxiety meds. i take klonopin, another benzo, and it is similar to xanax, except for the half life is double. works great for me...you should be ok
-heather
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Thanks for the response, I think we are on the same page as far as Ativan went, I'd have to take like 3-4 .5 mgs for it to do anything, I am glad I'll be taking xanax from now on, because I know it's effective. Now I just have to get set on an add med, i'm still starting out on concerta. Anyone ever feel stress from having to take all these damn medications?

if youre the type who HAS to get generics, avoid GENERIC clonazepam (klonopin) i know generic xanax is quite effective. nothin beats a real roche klonopin or valium, with the letter punchout, and the GABA punchout that begins very quickly. the perfect adjunct to my 30mg dexedrine, i take 0.25mg brand name klonopin 4 times a day. motivation remains, anxiety melts away. very chill, but alert. perfect combo. i think theres a lot of folks with ADD and comorbid anxiety, partially inherent, partially stimulant induced edginess.

it also helps me sleep. BUT

clonazepam avg. 1/2 life is from 10 to FIFTY FOUR hours. xanax is usually gone in 4-5, but is a touch "stronger"

low dose benzos (either by schedule or p.r.n.) are a great way to manage anxiety, both preexisting, and medication induced.

do not mix them with alcohol. you've been warned. (requiscat in pace, anthony john grohowski (1954-1999) heart failure likely caused by prolonged, heavy xanax abuse combined with alcohol and hypertension.

They are both bad.

Fast-onset and short acting: good prescription for Addiction or Habituation.

Why are you getting either one? The gold standard for anxiety treatment now (for several years now), has been Paxil.

My own GP has not Rx'd Xanax since 1998.

Benzos cause REBOUND and make Anxiety worse.

benzos are not bad for everyone. some of us who have panic disorder need something to get us out of the panic attack ASAP. i tried paxil and it is junk, for me, at least. i take a SSRI to combat anxiety/depression, but i have to take xanax on a regular basis to combat anxiety/panic that is not otherwise controled by an SSRI. as long as people dont abuse the drugs, they are safe for the most part.
-heather