Xanax Addiction

If you’ve been diagnosed with, major depression or anxiety, or a panic disorder you may have been prescribed an anti-depressant called Xanax. You may wonder if you can become addicted to Xanax or have a Xanax Addiction at a point.

 

When people develope an Xanax addiction, they are taking more then prescribed of Xanax a day. Xanax assists you to relax and some they are not satisfied with just being relaxed they want the rush of being high. For some personalities, they chase the feeling of groggy. They grave the easy going life style even though their own life may be in chaos.

 

Men and women can develope an addiction to Xanax. Xanax has no Gender preference. Xanax works the same for both sexes. Xanax is easily available on the street or by close or not so close friends who have a prescription. Normally sold for $4 to $5 dollars per pill. When a co-payment is only $20 for 50 pills normally a few bucks to be made comes easy. Not so legal but this is a common practice.

 

Xanax Addiction can become just as serious as Heroin addiction and should be treated as so. Many people use Xanax with other substances such as beer or alcohol which enhances the effects and renders the user a more sustained high, but mixing the two can leave the user with symptoms such as slurred speech, stumbling, poor vision and eventually the user will pass out or go to sleep early.

Xanax and Panic Disorder

Panic Disorder

Generally a physician will prescribe Xanax for panic disorders at 0.5 mg taken three times a day. This amount can then be increased to one mg a day, every three to four days.

You may be given a dose from 1 mg up to total of 10 mg per day, all depends upon your needs and body. The typical Xanax dosage is 5mg to 6 mg a day. Your doctor will need to reevaluate your medication needs periodically to determine whether they are still appropriate.

 Xanax dosage for children:

 Though not generally prescribed to children, the safety and effectiveness has not been established for children under the age of 18.

Older adults:

Xanax dosage The usual starter Xanax dosage for older adults is 0.25 mg two to three times daily. This dosage may then be increased if tolerated well and if it is found necessary by the physician.

 Overdosage:

Any medication taken in excess of the recommended dosage can have serious consequences. If you suspect that you or friend have been overdosed seek medical attention immediately.

 Symptoms of Xanax overdosage may include:

 Confusion, impaired vision, coma, impaired coordination, sleepiness, slurred speech, slowed reaction time Xanax overdosage alone or in combination with alcohol or any other Pain killer can be fatal.