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Why Is Xanax Prescribed Instead Of Ativan For Anxiety?
I have been on benzodiazapines of one type or another since my late teens when a family physician rxed me xanax as I along with my mom had panic disorder.In colorado I had no problem finding a sympathetic doctor. Alas in SF the very capital of progressive and liberal thinking Ive gotten no one to even rx me ativan. I am benzo dependant.....26 years and now must go to PillHILL an illigal source of pain, hiv meds,and of course antianxiety meds....... what to do Anxious in SF
Wed, 18 Jun 2014
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In that case, you should be on long acting benzodiazepine or sedative antidepressant. That would help you to keep the dose in control. You should consult a psychiatrist to shift you on these drugs and gradually taper them down. That would help you keep out of benzodiazepine dependence. In case, you need further help, you can ask.
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In that case, you should be on long acting benzodiazepine or sedative antidepressant. That would help you to keep the dose in control. You should consult a psychiatrist to shift you on these drugs and gradually taper them down. That would help you keep out of benzodiazepine dependence. In case, you need further help, you can ask.
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