If I Take 10 Mg Of Tianeptine 9am Is It

Posted on Fri, 12 Oct 2018

Question: If I take 10 mg of tianeptine 9am is it better to wait until say 2pm to take 10 mg of baclofen. Also how many weeks can it be used to prevent withdrawal. I can cycle off and use one .50 of Xanax a day for a week or ten days in between. Just looking toward the least problematic method to use these meds.

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

It is reasonable to wait until later to take the baclofen, to avoid being hit with two sedating medications at once.

I would avoid Xanax entirely as this medication is dangerous and addicting.

Dr. Sheppe

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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (1 hour later)

I tried SSRIs but didn't do much....Xanax even at a low dose helped me to function better as I also have some chronic pain..had lumbar fusion 20 years ago. Tianeptine is new and seems to help..baclofen is new and I am trying to find lowest dose I should use. To keep Xanax to min I've used l-theanine and pharmagaba.

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
Sounds reasonable, just be aware of the high risks of continued Xanax use.

Dr. Sheppe

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (3 hours later)

I had used hydrocodone four years after back surgery and never got addicted. This is the first time I ever used Xanax...had too many losses at one time and a trauma to add to it. Have to detach myself from horrors without blocking them out...a fine line.thank you for your help.

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (24 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome!

Dr. Sheppe

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T