Kroko
02-04-05, 15:47
Hello,
I am currently on a benzodiazepine called Temesta, which I take regularly every day. Now my psychiatrist wants me to switch to alprazolam (Xanax). On the No More Panic website under alprazolam it says: "Narcotics may increase the sedative effects of this drug. Do not take other sedative, benzodiazepines, or sleeping pills with this drug. The combinations could be fatal."
This worries me as I also have diazepam (Valium, T-Quil, Valrelease, is called Diapam in Finland) and Oxazepam (Serax, Oxepam) both for taking when required, which is not very often.
So who am I to believe, you or the doctor?!
Also, I know a lot of you are very much opposed to taking benzodiazepines regularly to treat anxiety and panic, but they seem to be the only drugs that work for me anymore...I want to take them and feel better, even if (and when) they're habit-forming.
I am currently on a benzodiazepine called Temesta, which I take regularly every day. Now my psychiatrist wants me to switch to alprazolam (Xanax). On the No More Panic website under alprazolam it says: "Narcotics may increase the sedative effects of this drug. Do not take other sedative, benzodiazepines, or sleeping pills with this drug. The combinations could be fatal."
This worries me as I also have diazepam (Valium, T-Quil, Valrelease, is called Diapam in Finland) and Oxazepam (Serax, Oxepam) both for taking when required, which is not very often.
So who am I to believe, you or the doctor?!
Also, I know a lot of you are very much opposed to taking benzodiazepines regularly to treat anxiety and panic, but they seem to be the only drugs that work for me anymore...I want to take them and feel better, even if (and when) they're habit-forming.