My Doc Will Not Refill My Xanax Im Feeling Sick (Page 21) (Top voted first)

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

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

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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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Eddy: not saying low doses taken over a long period of time are not equally dangerous. However, high dose starts at 4 mg, and the ceiling is unbelievable. I only point out that extremes of withdrawal are expected at higher doses, but see that I point out consideration of the individual. Not all people need to be on high dose to have severe withdrawal. I apologize that it wasn't clear for you.

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@Susan #370, I don't see where Vickie was making fun of withdrawals or weaning. But, #1) You need to reevaluate how you word things. #2) opioids, benzo are all drugs. And, different people responds to adverse reactions or therapeutically differently. #3) while ideally doctors are supposed to start with the lowest dose of any drugs to reduce any potential adverse reactions. #4) You cannot say with absolute certainty that even low dosages are not dangerous. I find that response very reckless. #5) Not even a MD will say with absolute certainty that a low dose is not dangerous. 6) Patients will probably be instructed that " generally there hasn't been reports, or this dosage generally is least likely to cause problems. #7) No MD will put themselves on a limb like you did saying "Therapeutic dosages are not dangerous" as if it was absolute. #8) Everyone is different. A therapeutic dose level is different with everyone. #9) People have reacted adversely to certain meds in spite of starting out with the lowest dosage. #10) My body, for lack of a better word, is strong. I could take "Percocet 5 mg two tabs and would feel nothing" I have friends that when they take percocet 5 mg one tab it knocks them out. I remember, my friend saying that even when she broke the 5 mg in two and took 2.5mg it still made her woozy to the point that she threw them out.#11) every single drugs has the propensity to be dangerous regardless of the dosages. It's just that it has been proven that starting out at the lowest dosage or maintaining a patient at the lowest dosage had perpetuate the least risks. #12) Nothing is absolute & there is a first time for everything. Clinical trials of certain drugs and safe dose, generally involves a lot of control subjects. For example if a trial involves 50 subjects and 47 of them had no adverse reactions, but 3 did. They generally go with that dosage as the dosage that provides the least risks, but they do insert a warning. Because at the end of the day nothing is absolute, or 100% safe. There is always a first time for anything.

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@Susan #375, even with what you just said is not absolute. You have people who have build up such a tolerance that even with high dosages they don't exhibit the typical withdrawal symptoms when the drugs are stop. For example, I was on high dosages of a variety of potent prescription drugs. When I decided to seek help, I went into rehab and just stop taking them. No weaning, no methadone, no nothing. I didn't go through the shakes, vomiting, hallucinations, or abnormal vital signs. The only thing I exhibited was my affect was very low, and I felt really depressed, and i couldn't sleep. They put me on Doxepin to help with the depression and the insomnia. I remembered the doctors were surprised and kept saying I was strong. When they discharged me, they asked if I wanted Naltrexone. I asked what does that do and they said it could help control any urges. I said "OK". I took the Naltrexone for about a month then stopped. Still, that was my experience, my journey. Everyone experience and journey is absolutely different. In fact, when I read some of the awful withdrawal symptoms some people have been through. I said " Say what!!! That didn't happened to me thank the Lord" So, just keep in mind that nothing is absolute.

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Say What: how many times must I say no two people are alike. Just as no two people may interpret a person's written words the same. As educated as you are, I am surprised that you don't understand that there is no 'strong', it is the 'tolerance' of your particular genetic chemistry. If you thought I suggested that drugs are100% safe no matter the dose, then you have misinterpreted my words.

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Thank the lawyers and the DEA. Lawyers are suing doctors for not seeing patients and giving meds over the phone. He also cannot get paid from insurance companies if you don't visit. You're the problem not the doctor. Stop whining and go see him.

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Prole say "wow why is everyone getting cancer " Here is your answer. No one really knows long term effects of these drugs and taken with othera creates a chemical nightmare running thru your body infecting lyphm nodes and bringing out the cancer cells in our body. The only thing you can do is live like our ancestors and get thru the pain and worrying factor
The human brain is amazing and if you got the proper therapy you wouldn't have to contaminate your body and worry about refills.
I have been there. But never again now that I know how our brain works. Many are just drug seekers bothering over worked doctors and they are tIredell of it. DEA says a primary doctor can treat for these drugs 90 days and then has to refer to pain management. Drug taking days are coming to an end.

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My doctor has stopped doing alprazolam scripts no more 'find another doctor 'well ive been on these a couple of years and it works wonders for my anxiety and panic attacks and etc ..i dont no what to do ..i will end up back in jail and ive stayed out for 15 years .please help

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RAYMOND,

There are other medications that work far better then Xanax . The problem is most people convince themselves that's the only drug on the market that's helpful. If I were you I'd contact your prescriber and be honest about your position and your fears. NO ONE wants to see a fellow human suffer and face time behind bars. Please be proactive and see a professional before your fear becomes a self fulfilling prophecy . God bless.

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@Susan #374, #1) you most definitely seems to be giving advice and diagnosis on this commentary board. ****As educated as you say you are or would think you would know better. #2) IMO, share your story & your journey and stop trying to psychoanalyze other people. You can offer your opinions, but you are taking two steps forward by presenting things as facts. #3)Your post are taken at face value. Clear concise writing needs no interpretation because all that does is put various people on different pages.
****Susan, yes I am educated. In fact, I believe everyone on this board are educated. In case you don't know education comes in many forms such as books, street...Get my drift.
#4) Susan, Tolerance is used to describe a person's response to a drug when taken repeatedly. The drug dosage keeps increasing in order for the person to achieve the same results
#5) Susan, when I referred to strength. I quoted what license professional verbalized to me. #6) They were surprised that I did not need any additional meds such as; methadone to quit etc...Etc...#7) I did not go through the shakes, vomiting, or any of the symptoms others have described. #8) Once I got helped to get over my dependency on prescription medications. I never relapsed. 2012 was the year I called myself for what I was. Then I made a choice and stuck with it. ******That is STRENGTH*****#9) Make no misinterpretation about what I am saying because I am sharing my story. I am fully aware she some people go through stages of sobriety and relasping before they succeed and that's their story.
#10)Susan, I did misinterpreted what you wrote. You were crystal clear in crossing the lines of boundaries and offering unsolicited diagnosis. #11) I personally don't care if you hold a PhD, a nursing degree or a medical degree. Share your story and stay in your lane behind the lines of boundaries. Thanks.

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@Susan I meant # 378 not #374. Either way I responded to your post. Once again, thanks.

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I'm going to see a syc. I'm only on 1mg. I'm freaking out because ive done cold turkey on these many years ago and its harder to come off than opiates in my books. I'm not letting people just take me off my meds. If needed not me but alot of chemist will start to get held up or robbed because people need what they need.. I've been 14 years clean. I've come down from 6mg in the last couple of years. I just hope the syc sees things my way.. I need help ...

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@Susan, no I don't think I misinterpreted your words. You stated previously that as long as a person is on a therapeutic dose they should be OK. Going through withdrawals is not easy. Everyone here is educated because there are different types of education/smart. Such as; books, street etc.etc. Tolerance is when a person has been on a medication for a long time and their body becomes adjusted to it thus, disabling them from achieving the same result. Their dose would have to be increased to get the desired results. #1) I did not start off on a low dose of anything and build up a tolerance so my meds would be increased. IMO, when a person is taking high doses of Ativan, Oxycodone, Nucynta, Restoril, Flexaril, Fentanyl patch, Percocet, and Vicodin. Then hit rock bottom & ended up in the hospital and made the choice to go straight to inpatient rehab. When that person was not weaned of anything through tapering down. When person did not suffer from the shakes, N/V, and any other symptoms associated with withdrawals. That person is strong. When I disclose to the Psychiatrist, Medical doctors and all the therapist exactly what I was on and I the dosages I was taking. They could not believe it. Their words exactly was "you are strong" Before you go schooling me read and comprehend the context in how I utilized the word strong. If you still feel the same way then go school them at Carrier Clinic. Then go school them at Princeton House because the said the same thing when I started outpatient after leaving inpatient rehab. Once all that crap was out of my body I never relapsed. I don't even think about Opioids, or think of taking them since 2012. Drug dependency/ addiction does not discriminate. IMO, commentary boards like this degree and status is irrelevant. It's a place to chat under the guise of anonymity. As educated as you are and being a nurse. You should know that as a nurse you stick to the facts. What you see and what you here. You should not be giving out advice talking about how this drug and that drug will affect someone. Susan, it's out of your scope of practice. Everyone has a story and a journey they have been through. So, let them tell their story and their experience. Let them express their experiences whether it's negative, or positive. IMO, they can share their stories and experiences among liked minded people. Some of us here has reached the stage of sobriety & some are still struggling with the good fight. At times we call someone out, or should I say I called someone out if their story sound far fetch. And they are looking for doctors so they go in and them what dosages, and how many pills to write for them.IMO, you seems to be psychoanalyzing some of the other commentators. I believed we are all in the same boat except we come from different backgrounds. Please try and stick with your story experience. Don't give out advice. You don't know if everyone is displaying full transparency. Or if they have any other underlying medical issues. Thank You.

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