Zoloft and xanax taken together

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Avatar n tn i started taking zoloft 100 mg 2 times a day and xanax 1 mg 3 times a day and its making me black to the point i stole something and did not come out of it till i was sitting in a holding sell in hand cuffs what does this mean ?
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 f tn After recovering from breast cancer, I was prescribed a series of medications to treat depression and anxiety. I was put on Zoloft at first and then switched a few years ago to 40mg of Paxil along with 25mg of Xanax daily. I still feel anxiety and depression, however, and am afraid these drugs no longer work or that I have become immune to their effects. Should I be expecting the dosages of these medications to change over time? Is it normal to prescribe these drugs together?
Avatar f tn We are all different and we all react differently. I CAN speak for myself..........I took Zoloft and Xanax together for several years and never had a problem. But that was ME. I am not anti medication, but I DO believe too many doctors are in too big of a hurry to throw meds at us that we really don't need.....which then turns into a slippery slope.............my advice to you is to give this a little more time.
Avatar f tn The Zoloft is an SSRI and Xanax is a benzo and they are often prescribed together. The key to doing this correctly is that they are prescribed by your doctor and he/she knows what you are taking; don't do it on your own.
Avatar n tn I being taking Xanax for almost a year and my doctor prescribed me Zoloft to stop xanax, how can that be? dont know how will that affect me I am kind of scare of using both at the same time, any answer on how Zoloft works?
Avatar m tn You need to go over all the pros and cons. All benzos are addicting if taken regularly enough. That does not mean they do not have a place in the treatment of anxiety.
489656 tn?1249999983 So we are trying me on zoloft. Its like 50mg. A low dose. Has anyone else taken it with good results? Im scared to take the first pill :0 Ugh! Well thanks for any help you guys!
Avatar f tn I have taken Zoloft (which I actually prefer) and Klonopin together in the past. For me, it has really worked combined with talk therapy. I would have panic attacks at night, which could be from the medication, but can also be from the disorder as well. I firmly believe it was the latter and not the former with me. When do you take the Zoloft?
Avatar f tn Hello all, I have been dealing with a bout of anxiety for a couple of months now and have been taking Zoloft and Xanax. The xanax was to be on a "as needed" basis but I have had such a hard time I have taken it nearly everyday. I don't think the Zoloft is working, it's been 40 or so days and I think I have given it a fair shake. Anyways - I have been taking 1/2 5MG of Xanax almost daily and yesterday I didn't take any and haven't yet today and I feel awful.
Avatar n tn Technically you shouldn't. But I will speak only from my own experience. I've been on Prozac and Xanax (a benzo), and now Lexapro and Xanax for about 4 years now, and I've had the occasional drink (or 2) with no problems at all. The only thing is that the meds make the alcohol more "effective." That is 1 drink will feel like 2 drinks. So definitely don't binge drink, but a glass of wine or a cocktail here and there is not likely to cause any problems.
Avatar f tn As for the Xanax, a short term course of Xanax to be taken as needed during your adjustment period of the Zoloft would be okay. Taking a benzo for sleep isn't usually ideal. This is something you will have to discuss with your doctor. Are you prescribed Xanax? A saying my dad always says..."don't borrow trouble"...meaning, don't worry about something you don't have to worry about yet.
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 .
489656 tn?1249999983 i am on 100 mg of zoloft now for ocd and depression since my last child, and the dr has said its safe during pregnancy so im not going to stop it, altho i have been reading and ive heard its advisable to stop in the last trimester, i dont think i will tho the dr said he has many women who have taken it while pregnant.
Avatar m tn I'm taking 300mg of wellbutrin,it is not doing the job alone. My doctor said zoloft and wellbutrin are compatible I'm going to add per his advice 50mg of zoloft I really hope this will make some difference. Just like some feed back on this.
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 previously taken xanax for my intense panic attacks of shaking and trembling. I would only take once in a while as needed. My anxiety has been through the roof and can't stop trembling. My doc prescribed me xanax .5 X 3 times a day. I am worried about when I come off of it of what the withdrawl symptoms will be. And wondering when the Zoloft will kick in to work. Xanax seems to be my only relief. Any suggestions? Thanks you.
Avatar f tn Zoloft definitely has a proven track record in treating anxiety disorders. Many medications actually are approved by the FDA for multiple uses and while it may not have originally been 'designed' for anxiety, it can be prescribed long term for treatment purposes. Benzos like Xanax are usually prescribed short term on as needed basis...Xanax has a fairly short half life and can become addictive if used on a regular basis for a long period of time in my opinion.
Avatar f tn My PCP prescribed this medication, as well as Zoloft; 5 1/2 years ago. 3 mg xanax per day, 200 mg Zoloft per day. I have since been referred to a psychiatrist, and he upped the xanax to 4 mg a day. Now he wants me to taper off. I have started by dropping .50 , but I am finding it very difficult. Very nauseous, light headed, and rubbery legs. I am also having more severe panic than previously, and my depression is bad. Any input?
Avatar m tn I have now been put on 50 grams of zoloft a day, and also two dormicum sleeping tablets a day, and also 2 to 3 mg of xanax. The problem is that I am now still feeling so depressed and partly anxious, i have been taking extra .5 grams of xanax to calm down.i know this is idiotic and alsobeen trying take extra meds a day to just get through.
Avatar f tn Go to the Doctor site and click for an answer, I do know that if you go very slowly to get off the Meds the with drawal is less, and does go eventually.
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?
1806368 tn?1316196641 I have had panic disorder for about 10 years, fully medicated with zoloft and xanax. Recently everytime I took my Zoloft I felt headaches and eye pain and certain weirdness inside that made me feel like I needed a holiday from the pill. So I weaned out and I do not take zoloft anymore. However I do take xanax and I hover between 0.25 to 0.5mg so I can sleep, without it I just cant go to sleep. So I wonder if the xanax alone is managing my panic disorder.
449236 tn?1220566714 yesterday and last night was real hard I was craving real bad!!! I take xanax for ocd and panic anxiety disorders never had a problem with any over use of those only take when needed sometimes not even for days only took them a couple of times through w/d but yesterday i took several now im scared im going to get started abusing those even though they are not my kind of high they make you feel blahhh but i was having lots a anxiety attacks yesterday is it just from the w/d?
Avatar m tn due to anxiety issues I was taking xanax for 3 weeks then switched to klonopin for 3 weeks, also 2 weeks ago i started taking zoloft. The xanax was .5 mg 4 times a day and the klonopin is 1mg morning .5 lunch, .5 dinner and 1mg bedtime. zoloft started last week at 25mg and now is 50 mg. I built a tolerance for the xanax and now it seems them sames is happening with klonopin. I have a lack of appettite and anxiety.
Avatar f tn i h avent had a attack in 5 years suddenly i was haveing stress at work and had 1 and was put on zoloft and xanax and have felt like crap since. had to take 2 weeks off work even because this made me so physically sick .