Anyone ever taken Xanax?
#113820 - 10/18/04 01:44 PM
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Sweetd
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I just got a 30 day supply of generic Xanax from my doctor. I plan on taking it before I walk down the isle and say "I DO", I know I'll be a nervous mess  . So, I figured I would pop one them right before.
I have taken it before and it has never bothered me. But I was wondering if anyone has had any problems with this?
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Edited by Sweetd (10/18/04 02:20 PM)
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Hi,
I have taken Xanax .25 for panic attacks. It really does relax me. Be careful, though, you don't want to be too relaxed and not be able to walk down the aisle. If you have taken it before and know how you react it should be OK.
I prefer to take it at bedtime and not when I have any heavy duty thinking to do cause it does make me kinda fuzzy. Also, it can be addictive if taken too often.
Good luck
Barbie
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I also have a prescription to take it as needed. As Barbie mentioned, be sure you know how your going to react to it before popping it just before your wedding! It really makes some people very sleepy and spacey. It helps my tummy by keeping me calm, but it can be addictive if taken to regulary for too long!
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Oh goodness, I wouldn't take it on such an important day because it can knock you out ----or make you feel all spaced out! PLEASE, PLEASE make sure you have the dosage down before taking it on this special day. (I'd have a trial run, if I were you, like take it one day soon to see how it affects you.)
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yup-Xanax is a great med for any day that is stressful-i take it all the time in my job which is "meeting deadlines" kind of job...I recommend it highly-in fact, as a suggestion, perhaps on your wedding day, Doc will give you a Tylenot w/codeine tablet so your system can shut down for a day and you can enjoy it without worrying about bathroomitis! Meds are good when we use them wisely and appropriately....by the way, congrats on your up coming wedding!
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#113884 - 10/18/04 04:29 PM
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Sweetd
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Thank you. I am so relieved!
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I already have had a few trial runs. I didn't get drowsy or anything whcih was good. I was just relaxed.  I think, I'll be ok, I did get the .25 the lowest dosage. But, I am going to try it again a couple of more times. Thanks.
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Thanks, all of your info., it was very helpful.
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DON'T DRINK ANY ALCOHOL ON IT! Not even a little champagne! It causes projectile vomiting. Believe me, even a little codiene and a little alcohol don't mix!
Boy do I have the stories to back that one up!
~nelly~
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.25 should be fine. I was afraid you'd pop a 1 mg. tablet---and he would have to drag you down the aisle!!!!
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oh my god-if I took 1mg of Xanax, they'd be peeling me off the pavement cuz I kNOW i wouldnt be walkin'!...I cant take .5 at one time or it makes me sleepy.....
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Im covered-I cant drink...really screws up the IBS...specially if I smoke cigerettes....can only do a glass of Zinfadel with dinner once in the blue moon & ONLY during remission...of which I dont need the T/C....good advice though, specially for the newly diagnosed..LZ
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So basically, the .25 I should be fine with right? I seemed to be fine, just more relaxed a carefree. Which is good, but the not so good thing was, (we'll maybe it is, I don't know), I was washing dishes and I almost dropped one of my china dishes and I didn't care if I did. How weird, I guess that is good, I was not caring about material things. But I am hoping I am not too carefree and dumb at my wedding  . I don't think I will be.
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LOL
#114027 - 10/19/04 09:06 AM
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Yeah I don't think anyone would be walking!
When I have trouble falling asleep from anxiety, I take .5mg and I'm out in 15 minutes. Love the stuff. But I try not to take it often because it's addictive. I actually haven't taken it for over a month now! Yay me!
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#114028 - 10/19/04 09:11 AM
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Sweetd
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I did hear that it is addicting. Well, good for you then! I should maybe take it a few days befor the wedding, I know I won't be able to sleep and I have to be able to function at work. I will be good though.
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I love tylenol w/ codeine. I hate to say that. I took it may years ago when I had my wisdom teeth pulled, I couldn't feel a thing.  I only needed to take it for two days, but I took it for four days. I had to have my mom take it away from me. So, that may not be a good idea for me. Also, the first day I took,it I felt like I was going to vomit.
I think I will take the Xanax and one immodium just incase. Even though, I love that codeine, j/k. 
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