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Can Xanax Be Taken While Smoking Methamphetamine?
Question: I've been smoking meth for a little over a week now, while drinking alcohol... and taking axnax for the anxiety. Is there anything i can do to lessen the risks of smoking meth with taking xanax and drinking red wine while smoking cigarettes? I don't do this often... but i am normally prescribed vyvanse for me add
Brief Answer:
keep the intake of drugs in minimum & take tests
Detailed Answer:
Hello
You already know that what you are doing right now is not good for you.
You should atleast try to keep the indulgence in minimum quantity (both in substance of abuse and xanax);
and try not to combine xanax and wine. They both if taken together may lead to respiratory issues.
You should take enough water ( I can see that you are taking juices but water will help to clear the body of the toxins far better); increase the quantity of green vegetables in diet.
If possible take a supplement for liver to boost it function and get tests.
Blood tests for liver , kidney should be done every 6months as you are actively on drugs.
Hope the reply helps.
Please ask more questions for any clarification.
Dr. Manisha Gopal
MD Neuropsychiatry
keep the intake of drugs in minimum & take tests
Detailed Answer:
Hello
You already know that what you are doing right now is not good for you.
You should atleast try to keep the indulgence in minimum quantity (both in substance of abuse and xanax);
and try not to combine xanax and wine. They both if taken together may lead to respiratory issues.
You should take enough water ( I can see that you are taking juices but water will help to clear the body of the toxins far better); increase the quantity of green vegetables in diet.
If possible take a supplement for liver to boost it function and get tests.
Blood tests for liver , kidney should be done every 6months as you are actively on drugs.
Hope the reply helps.
Please ask more questions for any clarification.
Dr. Manisha Gopal
MD Neuropsychiatry
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I'm also nervous because i haven't slept in several days, but i still go to work everyday... I've been taking about 4 tablespoons of diatomaceous earth since ive been smoking the amphetamine, as a way to flush out toxins, and I was also told to drink a lot of milk too so i did.... if i feel chest pains, but they go away after i take another xanax, does that mean xanax is counteracting the negative effects of the meth? also... what should i do to try to make myself go to sleep?
I've never wanted to keep smoking this stuff for soo long before.... what are foods are supplements I can take, other than water to keep the negative effects away? also I did make spinach juice earlier.... or do i need to eat green vegetables? because I find it a little hard to eat as well... I've also just took a tablespoon of Cayenne red pepper, because I heard it keeps you from having a heart attack and circulates the blood good... I took another tablespoon of the Cayenne pepper about two hours ago and i recently took a spoonful of cinamon, and a spoonful of tumeric because i hear they are really good for you... Otherwise i don't think I'm going to die, and i'm in semi good shape... just about 5 days sleep deprived.... even though i think im going to try to get four hours of sleep before work... Will I be okay? I'm thinking it might be more of my anxiety since i had my first panic attach about four months ago.... but I'm also a lil nervous... please tell me what else i can do to guarantee my life, and bring less of impact on my drug use.
Thanks you so much
Also If I didn't wan't to work today could you write me a confidential note to give to my employer, saying XXXXXXX is to stay out of work today.. without giving the personal reasons why.?
I've never wanted to keep smoking this stuff for soo long before.... what are foods are supplements I can take, other than water to keep the negative effects away? also I did make spinach juice earlier.... or do i need to eat green vegetables? because I find it a little hard to eat as well... I've also just took a tablespoon of Cayenne red pepper, because I heard it keeps you from having a heart attack and circulates the blood good... I took another tablespoon of the Cayenne pepper about two hours ago and i recently took a spoonful of cinamon, and a spoonful of tumeric because i hear they are really good for you... Otherwise i don't think I'm going to die, and i'm in semi good shape... just about 5 days sleep deprived.... even though i think im going to try to get four hours of sleep before work... Will I be okay? I'm thinking it might be more of my anxiety since i had my first panic attach about four months ago.... but I'm also a lil nervous... please tell me what else i can do to guarantee my life, and bring less of impact on my drug use.
Thanks you so much
Also If I didn't wan't to work today could you write me a confidential note to give to my employer, saying XXXXXXX is to stay out of work today.. without giving the personal reasons why.?
Brief Answer:
please eat proper food; try chlordiazepoxide for sleep
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
As you said that there is difficulty in sleeping from past 5 days--You can take xanax for the same or chlordiazeoxide 25mg or 50mg. It is a long acting benzo (chlordiazepoxide) and is non addictive.
However it is advisable not to mix two benzo's - i.e. xanax and librium or even with wine.
Its not that xanax is countering the effect of meth by reducing the anxiety or chest pain. Its just the anti anxiety effects of this molecule. The problem is that with time this effect of xanax will also reduce due to appearance of tolerance. And xanax has a problem of getting used to -(you might become addicted to it).
Supplements- you are already taking lot of supplements. You may continue with them but please start some appetite stimulant syrup or tablet as you are almost not eating properly.
These supplements and juices no doubt help but still they cannot replace the good effect of a proper diet.
Try to include more of nuts- walnuts almonds prunes etc. and eat them in daily basis. You can eat them plain or after soaking in water for over night.
Also eating something which have lycopene- like tomatoes. They will help to improve appetite.
Salads of anykind, preffrably veggies have a property of removing toxin and also have appetising properties.
If you dont want to eat anything at present - atleast take fruits (not juices, especially packed ones) - they will provide necessary fibre as well as improve appetite in long run. They will also help develop body's immune response.
There should be constant effort from your side to quit these substances. The point that there has been sleeping issues indicate that the substances have started showing evil effects on nervous system.
You may start some proper anti anxiety medicine like paroxetine or venelafaxine or sertraline etc. They will take care of anxiety and also reduce or block the need of xanax. They are proper meds and not have addiction potential like of xanax.
I will not be able to provide you with such a certificate to present to your employer. Im sorry for that.
Even if you are able to procure one what good will that serve you?
This is not a problem of one or two days or a week. Its addiction - dont you feel it will be best that you reduce and stop these substances completely?
. Please Continue to work - it is more helpful as this makes your day have some routine. If you will be at home all the time - there will be more problems and going back to work will become much more difficult for you.
I hope the reply helps you.
Wish you very good luck and speedy recovery!
Please ask more questions for clarification.
Dr. Manisha Gopal
MD Neuropsychiatry
please eat proper food; try chlordiazepoxide for sleep
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
As you said that there is difficulty in sleeping from past 5 days--You can take xanax for the same or chlordiazeoxide 25mg or 50mg. It is a long acting benzo (chlordiazepoxide) and is non addictive.
However it is advisable not to mix two benzo's - i.e. xanax and librium or even with wine.
Its not that xanax is countering the effect of meth by reducing the anxiety or chest pain. Its just the anti anxiety effects of this molecule. The problem is that with time this effect of xanax will also reduce due to appearance of tolerance. And xanax has a problem of getting used to -(you might become addicted to it).
Supplements- you are already taking lot of supplements. You may continue with them but please start some appetite stimulant syrup or tablet as you are almost not eating properly.
These supplements and juices no doubt help but still they cannot replace the good effect of a proper diet.
Try to include more of nuts- walnuts almonds prunes etc. and eat them in daily basis. You can eat them plain or after soaking in water for over night.
Also eating something which have lycopene- like tomatoes. They will help to improve appetite.
Salads of anykind, preffrably veggies have a property of removing toxin and also have appetising properties.
If you dont want to eat anything at present - atleast take fruits (not juices, especially packed ones) - they will provide necessary fibre as well as improve appetite in long run. They will also help develop body's immune response.
There should be constant effort from your side to quit these substances. The point that there has been sleeping issues indicate that the substances have started showing evil effects on nervous system.
You may start some proper anti anxiety medicine like paroxetine or venelafaxine or sertraline etc. They will take care of anxiety and also reduce or block the need of xanax. They are proper meds and not have addiction potential like of xanax.
I will not be able to provide you with such a certificate to present to your employer. Im sorry for that.
Even if you are able to procure one what good will that serve you?
This is not a problem of one or two days or a week. Its addiction - dont you feel it will be best that you reduce and stop these substances completely?
. Please Continue to work - it is more helpful as this makes your day have some routine. If you will be at home all the time - there will be more problems and going back to work will become much more difficult for you.
I hope the reply helps you.
Wish you very good luck and speedy recovery!
Please ask more questions for clarification.
Dr. Manisha Gopal
MD Neuropsychiatry
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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