My Doc Will Not Refill My Xanax Im Feeling Sick (Page 15)
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I was prescribed Prozac & Xanax 10 years ago by my psychiatrist for depression & severe panic attacks. He started me on 1mg 3 times a day. Around Dec 2005 he increased my daily dose to 1 mg - 4 times a day. I have been a patient of his now for 10 years where I see him every 3 months. Through the years, there has been a few times were I had to call to reschedule my appointment and a couple of times he had to do the same. He would call in my meds for the amount I would need to get me through to my next appointment. This month I had an appointment for May 27th I called to reschedule due to transportation. I do not drive now and my ride canceled on me. so, I rescheduled my app. for June 17th I then requested my meds be called in until my appointment, a 3 week supply. She said she would call me back when it was called in later that day. Not hearing anything I called back the next day to find out what was going on. I was told my doctor feels uncomfortable due to liability reasons to re-fill my medication, until I see him again in June. I asked her what about the liability to take me off medication I have been taking for 10 years? She told me to go to my primary physician to get my meds. I told her my primary care doctor will not prescribe me those medications without my medical records from this office and I just signed a medical release form a few days ago at my first appointment with this new primary doctor, so she told me to go to an urgent care if my symptoms became to uncomfortable for me to deal with!! I had enough xanax to last me until today. I took my last xanax this morning and I am already starting to feel sick, my head feels cloudy, I feel like I'm getting the flu. My heart is racing, I'm feel really anxious & closed in. Has anyone out there gone off xanax cold turkey what more should I expect? I don't understand how a doctor can prescribe medication like this for 10 years and just make you stop so suddenly it doesn't seem fair. I have lost trust in my doctor now and I don't think I can continue to be his patient anymore. I am scared and I don't know who to turn too.

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Vicki: You may think it didn't sound like a joke, but the way your comment reads, it seems as though you make fun of another contributor. You're not the only one whose had bad experiences with withdrawal. I had a seizure that was over 5minutes long - no twitching, no activity...but that's the point...there was absolutely no electricity in my body that entire time...no breathing, lips purple....as though I died suddenly. The odd thing was that this happened well beyond the time of acute withdrawal. On top of this revelation, I am an ICU Nurse, and this is well beyond what we would expect to see in Critical Care. Chances are, attending physicians would have released me by the time this occurred, had I gone on for withdrawal anyway, that I would have had a seizure at home anyway. This is why I stress the importance of looking at each person individually. Most people would have seized much sooner. Perhaps I am the only one who thought your remark was snarky. Remember this is text, not direct communication, and I cannot read your mind. Maybe you were unclear as to your intent.

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How did I make a joke out of withdrawal? Please answer because I thought I made it sound as dangerous as it is if you've been on them long term!

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This is for our personal experiences! That is the opinion I gave. To you it may not be a dangerous medicine, I nearly died and had to be hospitalized. I was very near a stroke according to the EMT's!

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Vicki: Dangerous for abrupt withdrawal at high doses. I don't think we should make withdrawal a joke. When used thrapeuticall, this medication is not dangerous, nor is proper weaning protocol.

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She's probably worried about the horrible withdrawals and may be starting to experience them already! Dangerous med!

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Please be careful. I almost had a stroke coming off the 2 mg Bars. 2-3 a day. To me these are one of the most addictive dangerous drugs on the market as far as withdrawals. Blood pressure shoots up, head feels like it's gonna bust, indescribable!! After I finally got off the things I settle now for a 5 mg Valium 2-3 times a day, usually at night before bed. I'm 64 and have been on these types of meds since my 20's so I know a good bit about their dangers.

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@, Susan, I feel dizzy reading her post. It was packed tight with run-on's

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ScaredMom: please use punctuation. It's impossible to follow your ideas.

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Humm you also don't have a recording of video audio as well as a young man who is hurt n seeing a therapist cause of that SoB and I can see a person can not ask for a person to help them cope w things like medicine and amount others so it's pep that can't be there that actually is only ones that need help cause with jealous of one cIse they are strong enough to say hey I'm not trying to let these meds grab ahold of me or I'm not going to depend on them.there is a better life but some people don't understand completely and when u see a person has passed due to being harmed from someone or and medicine I bet u will not being so judgemental !!! I am not going to explain it the reason I asked I needed a friend to talk to but I see now I will never forget the words you said you judgemental pep say I promise won't either

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Scared Mom,

When was the last time you had a " check up from the neck up" those are some serious accusations you leveled upon a professional. Then you have the temerity to caution another about slander. I would highly suggest you temper your responses because there is something known as TO MUCH INFORMATION. That often casts an unfavorable view of the perpetuator of said claims.No one is perfect ,granted medical professionals are held at a higher standard them most but defaming them certainly never helps.Issues should be adjudicated in court not in a public forum EVERYONE is considered innocent until PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW yes even doctors should be allowed that constitutional protection.

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Actually you do not make sense at all he was not there he left and nobody notified me.he was there n I haven't been back so do not ever slander me I am officially disabled according to the SSA and I would love to work thanks alot for your input that is not good I have to put up with the possibility of me not being alive in a few months and I think u really think you are a therapist your self how many people have you treated yourself

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Hold up I am not on crap (slander) Mr thinks he knows who the heck I am. This Dr freaking assaulted me and said a bunch of crap and it's people like you that make others do stupid crap like for example suicide or an attempt. I am a very level headed person whom is not on drugs. Do not ever assume that on a person whom is telling the doctor they're tired of the pain and I hurt all time but better than being a freaking druggie. Heck is it because you think you can be big on a text and say what you did. Well I'm not like others. I am so sorry for you cause of the fact you absolutely can not change people who are just ate up with what sitting in on others conversation(s) and looking to find a reason not to have fingers pointed your way. I suggest you clean up under your own door mat first cause slandering a human, accusing someone, well whatever city you live in look at the LAW AND MAYBE YOU WILL SEE THAT SLANDER SEXUAL ASSAULT AND PRIVACY AND NON RELEASE OF MY OWN MEDICAL RECORD AND ACCORDING TO THE DHS not following rules and regulations of the proper U/A. So I am going to say I did this off pm on my own and I am doing great because I don't have to put up with the possibly of getting raped. Do you understand completely?

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Xanax should not be stopped all of a sudden as far as I know. It should be reduced and quit slowly for some period of time. It also can cause dependence.

It is controlled substance so doctors do not want to prescribe for a long time or high dosage as insurance company calls them. Also related to their license.

If your anxiety is related to low body functions and brain energy production it is also related to your hormone imbalances not solely for psychological issue.
So if it is not treated over 10 years maybe you should find another reason for your illness.

For me Xanax, alprazolam does not work except side effect.
I have some left but do not use them.
Clonazapam does not work for me.
Ativan works for me. I got my thyroid gland removed from surgery for cancer and after that I suffer from bad blood circulation, arm&legs asleep, stiffness, muscle cramps, nerve pains, brain fog, heart beats, but it is not mental but because of anxiety like symptom, I took ativan which reduces heart beats and lessen stiffness.

You better find another doctor, psychiatrists can prescribe medicine for anxiety, controlled substance.
If your illness is related to psychological problem, you should also treat by therapist. Yoga and medication can help. Eat well.

If your symptom is severe, go to E.R, and they will give you shot (lorazepam or xanax) for panic or anxiety attach.

I wish you will feel well soon.

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@Susan, Lol. That was a good one and you are absolutely correct. Some people can really psych themselves out into full blaze ailments with symptoms.

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@Scaredmom 343, whew! You are spitting out some serious accusations. And their are some holes in it. #1) why would you put yourself through that. You said he touches women inappropriately. He told you no sex, no meds. Still, you kept going back because he was willing to prescribed the meds you need. You really need to sit with your worker and go through your options. You are probably able to work 2 to 3 days a week. So, try and find a job. Be open minded, regarding your BFF about your BF. If his pants are too tight go shopping with him. Some men actually enjoy their woman going shopping with them helping them to chose some nice things. You can also buy the gel and twist it yourself. ****The most disturbing thing in your post was the alleged escapades that this guy is doing stone cold pedophile. You shouldn't have to ask what to do. You can report him to the medical board and it's imperative that you sit and talk with your daughter. Let her lead and you follow. Both girls suffered deep rooted trauma. Anyway, like I said you can report him to the medical board and to the Department of youth and family services. You asked IMO a foolish question asking "should I let the kids remain with them until one of them gets hurt", come on lady. It is imperative that the children be protected and go into therapy. Also Scaredmom, this is my opinion. I formulated my opinion based purely on what you shared in your post. IMO, you are knee deep in the drugs. Because only a full blown addict would do what you did with that man. Only a full blown addict would do some stupid escapades like what you did. Following the man to his home. Let it go this time.

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@Eddy, you are absolutely right. You have some crooked pharmacist who are willing to do a side hustle under the table for cash.

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@ Susan, I agree because when a person is stressed. It's a good idea to leave some lights on. Between the insurance setting stipulations you need. You guys have to come up with an alternative plan. Right now they are whining like children. Obamacare (ACA), have gotten insurance.

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Eddy: thanks for sharing a positive experience. Medical personnel are not supposed to make you suffer, and if they do in life threatening circumstances, lodge a formal complaint.

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Barbara said "I think about going to emergency but I don't think there is anything they can do."

I thought the same thing & found myself at the local last chance E.R. in my tiny town. They didn't let me out for a week as withdrawal can make you very sick, this they can see!

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Paige: Get another doctor immediately. There is a push for quality of life, and it was a horrible decision by your medical professional.

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