xanax

[newlife52]

Been off hydros for a month and a half BUT have been taking 2 mg Xanax for  way too many years to sleep.....been reading all these horror stories about Xanax and I'm freaking.  Now don't know if I'm feeling blah from the Xanax or if it's from going off pain meds.

Thoughts please

[Sonrissa]

Hi newlife,  I don't have any personal experience with Xanax, but your blah feeling could be a little of both.  It is very common to feel blah for a while after coming off of opiates.  Are you getting any exercise? This will really help with the blahs. Do you only take the Xanax at night? Are you wanting to come off of them? If so, Xanax must be tapered, and with the support of a doctor. Do not quit Xanax cold turkey due to the risk of seizures. Congrats on quitting the Hydro. Hope you feel better soon! All the best.

[dirtydirk]

opiate wds  aren't fun but they most likey wont make u have seizures and or die like benzos and alcohol!!

[dirtydirk]

if you've been on zanys for years I doubt they are makin u feel blah but its possible they are bringing u down a bit I suppose, I know when I was takin them if I didn't take opiates with them they would make me extra sluggish!! I do know zanys are a b+tch comin off of though, pry some of the worst wds out there next to the booze!!!