Inositol combined with Xanax Question

[morninglaurie]

Hello, I just started taking Inositol for anxiety and panic attacks three weeks ago. It's working quite well honestly, however, I had a job interview a few days ago (trigger #1) and was quite nervous about it. As I was driving there with my toddler in the car (trigger #2), I started to feel panicky. I didn't go into a full-blown panic attack, probably thanks to the inositol, but I was definitely on the threshold. Before starting the Inositol powder, I leaned on 0.25 mg of Xanax (the lowest dose it comes in) to combat panic and anxiety. It is effective but my anxiety was starting to surface more frequently and I did not want to become dependent on Xanax long term. My question is, in your opinion (I know you are not a doctor), is it ok to take a lose dose of Xanax (in addition to taking Inositol) once in a while when my anxiety is being triggered more than usual?

Thanks in advance for any insight you can share with me,

Laurie

[nomorepanic]

Hi

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[ricardo]

Were you prescribed Inositol and Xanax by the same doctor. I ask as Inositol has many uses and comes under a herbal remedy here in the UK and it is not recommended to mix these two together i.e. herbal and benzos.
Having said that .25mg Xanax is an extremely low dose.

[morninglaurie]

No, Inositol was not prescribed by my doctor. I need to find a naturopath or "functional" doctor who even knows it exists here in New Jersey. I am dosing myself and figuring it out on my own (as usual). Just was curious about the xanax. I have not taken a xanax since starting the Inositol last month. I haven't needed to mostly, except for that one day so far. I'd just like to know if it's a safe back up in case I do go into a full on panic attack. Especially when driving with my toddler in the car (my biggest fear to date).

Thank you for your response, I appreciate it.