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What Causes Headache,mood Swings And Poor Concentration After Stopping 'xanax'?

I just got out of the psych ward of a hospital two weeks ago, I was in there because I just lost my mom & had been taking pills for a number of years. My drug of choice was xanax and percoset. I was prescribed EffexorXR 75mg and gabapentin 300 mg. Right now my body is going crazy. I have no energy, I constantly have a headache, Im dizzy, cant concentrate, major mood swings, rapid weight gain, bloating, major anxiety, Im scared of everything right now & Im menstrating for the second time in two weeks. Are these symptoms of withdrawal or stress? Any idea whats going on with my body?
Fri, 30 May 2014
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Hello,
Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.
I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.
It could be a withdrawal effect of xanax. This should wane off in 2-4 weeks time. If it doesnt improve then the depression has still not been treated.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy
                                        
Wish you good health,
Kind regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.
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What Causes Headache,mood Swings And Poor Concentration After Stopping 'xanax'?

Hello, Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. It could be a withdrawal effect of xanax. This should wane off in 2-4 weeks time. If it doesnt improve then the depression has still not been treated. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link: bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy Wish you good health, Kind regards Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.