Xanax Withdrawal (Page 2)
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Okay. I've been eating Xanax like candy since February when my dr did prescribe me 1 mg a day... But I often took more than that. I went from about 8 mg a day to 1 mg a day a few weeks ago... My withdrawal symptoms are awful, I even had a seizure 2 months ago when I tried to go cold turkey. I have excessive sweating, my forehead is on FIRE, I can't eat, I feel like I'm panicking constantly. What are my odds of dying at this point? I mean, it's been a few weeks... Wouldn't that have happened by now? I'm scared. My dr cut my 1 mg dosage completely in half to .5 mg a day... I just need some advice... I don't know what to do.

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No, no EKG or anything. I missed my doctor appointment because I went to the ER first.
Now I'm feeling shortness of breath.
I don't know what to do. I'm panicking.

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They didn't do an EKG either. I think I might have had a C/T scan as well as I was complaining of heart/chest & abdominal pain. Alright get back to your Doctor, get some more medicine and wean yourself off of them slowly, or take a few mg a day for the indefinite future. If possible don't let your Doc know about this to prevent a supply interruption. In any case it WAS a Xanax withdrawal and your body was freaking out from when you were popping them like candy. I would tell anyone, and I have told my newer doctor that alprazolam is poison. He too isn't well versed in withdrawal problems.

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All the hospital did was give me fluids, look at blood & urine, & sent me on my way with some meds that I have read don't help. I feel awful

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It isn't wanting to post anything that I type.

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What am I doing wrong? My posts keep being submitted for review? I've never used this site until now.

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I went in & at first I lied, but then I told them the truth. That I was actually taking way more than prescribed. They checked blood & urine & started an IV on me with fluids. Then took my IV out, gave me meds (which do not seem to be helping.) and sent me on my way. :'(((( I'm so upset I could punch the wall right now!!!

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That would be in an inpatient program. However even the most basic of hospitals can help you if there are immediate problems. I did feel if I walked in there asking for drugs they would say no, and that night they shot me up with liquid lorazapam, the same stuff I had in pill form but refused to take. At first I was mad, actually thinking of ripping the tubes off and leaving the place but within minutes started feeling better. What exactly happened today?

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Nah. No one can help me unless I have thousands of dollars.

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The ER gave my hydroxozine to help with anxiety but nothing for the withdrawals. Does anyone know about this? If it even helps?? They also gave me a list of treatment centers... I'm gonna have to go. I applied for Medicaid, but I won't get it until October 1st but since it goes back 3 months I'm just hoping I can get it somewhere. Somewhere to help me.

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Headed to an ER & praying for the best. Didn't want to waste money going to my doctor if I'll end up elsewhere, anyway.

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So basically they'll just drop me & let me die?
:(( well, that's comforting... I know that she most likely isn't going to prescribe me anymore medicine, but I don't know what else to do.

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They all will never pass through the word filter until approved. Each day was different, like a violent storm. After a period of time your body breaks down so while I'm glad you still have some medicine left, damage very possibly could be done. I feel for you because of your honesty, the same honesty that might hurt your continued procurement of the medicine you need. You know now they are NOT candy and don't be surprised if your Doctor isn't going to help you and possibly drops you as a patient. These days it can be hard to find a prescriber, personally I have had little problems. My doctor from the hospital alone set me up with a multi year supply, its all wrong. Get well and write back after tomorrow to let us know how it worked out for you!

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What all withdrawal symptoms did you experience??

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I did take my meds. I still feel awful, but they have to help, right?

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If you feel now is the time to go then go! You can have a Heart Attack between now and then as well. You mentioned you have something to take, take it and make arrangements for your child as you might need to be gone for a little while. Nobody is going to get into trouble. I'm not sure what your Doctor will say, they tell you about addiction but many are not knowledgeable in withdrawal.

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I'm so scared I feel like I should go to the hospital now. ):

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The results at the hospital won't lie, basically your body is shutting down and they should admit you. My Hospital is a last chance facility and mostly drug seekers go there. I was lucky that the E.R. Doctor wasn't from this horrid town. Good luck to you and be honest with your personal doctor, EKG's and Blood work will tell most of your story for you!

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:'( okay. I'm so upset. I love my child & now I've failed her.
I can't even sleep. 11 hours until my appointment.

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It ate my last message, go to your 9:30 appointment and then possibly then the Hospital

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You shouldn't lose your child. I just felt if I went in asking for Xanax they would send me on my way. This is a last chance Hospital where most people who check in don't check out. About telling your doctor, you know the first thing they will do is stop prescribing them so just think of the immediate couple of days right now, perhaps even get there at 9:30 to see your doctor!

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