Lexapro and xanax taken together

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Avatar n tn Is lexapro and xanax the same? If not, what is the difference and does the lexapro make you feel the same as xanax do??
Avatar f tn I am 22wks pregnant and i take lexapro and xanax for panic attacks and depression. my question is has anyone taken xanax during pregnancy if so was the baby ok?
Avatar m tn i have this strong feeling hes going to put me on another benzo like klonpin witch i took them for 12 yrs prior to the xanax...the methadone and xanax been on both of for 5 yrs the same time was put on the methadone with know problems..i take 40 mgs of methadone and avg 3 mgs of xanax aday..this controls the anxietys and panic is the worst..have had it since 1989..i dont get it much.. but when im maina nothing stops that including the xanax....
Avatar m tn Hello and welcome! Your doctor prescribed you a common regimen. The Lexapro is an SSRI antidepressant that will take some time to become effective (typically 4-6 weeks, sometimes up to 8 weeks, especially when starting on a low dose as you are). The Xanax is a benzodiazepine, anti-anxiety medication that is being Rx'ed to treat the symptoms of anxiety while you're adjusting to the Lexapro, and waiting for it to become effective in reducing your anxiety.
689327 tn?1240229164 In the past yr I have been on celexa, lexapro , Zoloft and now back on lexapro because the 200 mg of Zoloft was making me shakey. None of these AD's seem to work aty anxiety and depression. The only slight relief I get is from klonopin, which I have been on for a yr also (low dose .25mg 3x's a day. My podcast keeps telling me to be patient because it takes time for these mess to work .
955569 tn?1255489680 25mg as i have incase needed i have never taken it before and just took it now with my lexapro and now i feel im gonna die from mixing the two. i hate these feelings again. is mixing these 2 at the same time going to kill me. i know its weird seeing me a guys who helped many people on here been doing great for years make a post like this, and im sorry i just really need help right now.
Avatar m tn Hi all As part of my treatment for trying to uncover why I have tachycardia, I had to see a psychiatrist, who has prescribed me Xanax (extended release - once daily) and Lexapro b/c he believes i suffer from generalized anxiety and possible depression. Does anyone on this board (with heart rhythm issues) have success stories from these drugs that you could share with me?
Avatar m tn I personally think that, as hard as it is sometimes, it's better to try to stick it out. If your doctor is willing to put you on a benzo anyway, I would recommend using it to help you get through the start up side effects, as in the long run, it would be better if you found some relief with the Lexapro. You could always try to start out at a lower dose as well.
Avatar f tn I currently take 1.5 xanax a day and my psych wants me to switch to klonopin 2mg a day. I'm also supposed to start Lexapro but I'm TERRIFIED of the possible side effects of the switching and starting the lexapro. By the way, I've been taking Xanax for a month and a half now. Please, anybody, who's been through this hell, any input will be greatly appreciated. Is Lexapro going to make my anxiety worse?
Avatar m tn This question is even more real to me because I am withdrawing from Lexapro right now and I am only on my Xanax XR. Today is exactly one week since starting my Lexapro withdrawal and I do feel sad and depressed along with increased anxiety. Now, I will obviously give it some time since these could just be the withdrawal symptoms of the Lexapro but I of course I am wondering if the Lexapro was helping me and not just making me feel dead in the head.
Avatar f tn I have taken lexapro before and started out taking 5mg and worked myself up to a full dose. I took it becuase i have serious anxiety of health problems...so when the side effects started kicking in i was in complete panic! Just remember--all the weird feelings you experiece is just because the chemicals in your brain are regulating...
Avatar m tn 25 mg of the xanax daily. I am wrried about taking the Lexapro because I took Effexor XR .375 a couple years ago and I had my first full blown panic attack and had to leave my job in an ambulance because I didn't know what was going on. So I stopped that immediately. So I got off the klonopin because of the horror stories I heard and I am super worried to take the Lexapro. Does anyone have anything good to say about it? Will it make my anxiety worse in the beginning?
488191 tn?1210285779 Xanax can be habit forming over a long period of time. Lexapro is an SSRI and while I have not taken that one, I have taken Zoloft which is also an SSRI, so I will tell you my experience with them. SSRI's can cause a little more anxiety in the beginning, but as your body gets used to it, it will subside in my experience. Xanax is a benzo, which is a shorter acting minor tranquelizer like Ativan and other meds in that class.
Avatar m tn Welcome...U will have to get together with your doctor and get a good taper for the lexapro and xanax...going cold turkey off of both these meds is very dangerous, especially if you have underlying medical conditions...I know in the state i live in there are some places that do take medicare and medicaid...Maybe u can ask your doctor to help u find a place..that is good idea...
875778 tn?1240408177 I was on Lexapro and Xanax from about February to end of March. I came off my medications with withdrawl problems mainly from the Lexapro. I have been off the Meds for about 3 Months but my Anxiety is back and need relief therefore I'm going back on the Meds. This is just me but I like Xanax ok but it last such a short period of time I dont like taking it multiple times during the day. Ativan does not settle well with me and I refuse to go back on Lexapro.
Avatar n tn Lexapro only works after a few weeks, and xanax is addictive so you should not just use that. your doctor is correct! Give it at least another week or two for the lexapro to kick in properly you should feel much better then as i did..
Avatar f tn I will only add one thing to Ryan's otherwise very good post. People do have different reactions to different drugs, even to Celexa and Lexapro or Pristiq and Effexor. While it's true the companies are trying to keep a patented product in their lineup, Lexapro seems to have fewer side effects than Celexa, but many people do find one or the other works better. Same probably with Pristiq and Effexor. But to prescribe both at once is insane.
Avatar n tn My Dr. is prescribing the Buspar, in addition to my Lexapro, and Xanax. Cause I told her I can't take the Xanax all day long cause it knocks me out, and right after I come off Xanax I go right back into a constant panic attack. We are going to try to give the Lexapro a little longer to build up (it's only been 15 days) and if it doesn't work or gets worse by next week, we're going to talk about weaning over to Effexor. I HATE ANXIETY!!!!! Anyone taking Buspar.
Avatar f tn Has anyone ever tried this combo? Did it work for you? My doc wants me to take Lexapro 10 mg for panic disorder and depression but I get sooo tired and told him that I'd need something more energizing to keep me going and get me off the couch, Wellbutrin XL works wonders in that regard. I haven't heard from the doc yet...maybe he thinks I'm crazy lol.
404138 tn?1308941656 I took two at one point that didnt work so i kinda stopped taking it all together for about a week and a half I have not taken it. Should I take three? Will it kill me? There will be alcohol there so its one or the other....but I know the effects of alcohol are not lasting...I feel like I need something to for the 3 hour ridee.....which alcohol will onlly help me in the beginning and then will wear off....I dont know what to do im panicing......
1302779 tn?1287405029 Klonopin lasts longer and with it being prescribed 2 times a day, it will control your anxiety all day and night. I take the 1mg Klonopin in the morning and two at night. I am also on Lexapro, and this combination has worked very well for me. I hope this helped and take care!
Avatar f tn My question is, after i take the Lexapro (SSRI) in the morning along with 1 mg kilonopin, can i take xanax as well around 6 to 8 hours later if i feel i need it? Basically, can i mix Klonopin and Xanax if not taken at the same time? I also am told to take another 1 mg of Klonopin before bedtime to help me sleep, but it doesnt really work to well?? So overall here is the breakdown: morning= 1 mg klonopin, 10 mg lexapro. 2 pm= .5 mg xanax 10 pm= 1 mg klonopin. Is this safe?
Avatar n tn 50mg of Xanax a day start to wean off of it when I start Lexapro, 10mg. Should I start with 5mg of Lexapro for a week and go down to only .25mg of Xanax for a week? Then increase the Lexapro to the 10mg full dose prescribed to me and start taking the Xanax .25mg every other day for a week- then once every three days? then quit the Xanax. This would allow at least two to three weeks for the Lexapro to get into my system.
Avatar f tn Hi...I am on lexapro 10mg for anxiety and have been on it for a year and a half and loving it!! and I've been on klonopin and xanax as needed..for a while....example...I would take .5mg klonopin one day then skip 2 days then .5mg xanax and skip 2 day then a klonopin .5mg... so over all I am on 3 pills a week...my concerns are dependancy,tolerance and addiction..and withdrawals.....any advice would be greatly appreciated...
Avatar m tn I am now prescribed .5mg xanax 2times a day 20 mg of valium at bed time along with lexapro and trazadone (if needed). I am also prescribed 100mg neurontin 3 times per day in between the xanax to help with withdrawal symptoms. Is this a safe cocktail and is it hard to get off neurontin?