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Suggest The Ideal Dosage For Xanax Taken For Anxiety

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Posted on Tue, 4 Oct 2016
Question: I have high anxiety I need something I been on xanx but I need a higher dose
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
SSRI is better option

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.


Although Xanax is good for acute anxiety but it should not be used as primary drug for management of anxiety.

I will request you to discuss SSRI group of medications as they have least addiction potential and do not cause any dependence while Xanax is notorious in causing dependence and addiction.


I hope this helps you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
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Suggest The Ideal Dosage For Xanax Taken For Anxiety

Brief Answer: SSRI is better option Detailed Answer: Dear XXXX, Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. Although Xanax is good for acute anxiety but it should not be used as primary drug for management of anxiety. I will request you to discuss SSRI group of medications as they have least addiction potential and do not cause any dependence while Xanax is notorious in causing dependence and addiction. I hope this helps you. If you have more questions feel free to write back to me. Thanks and regards.