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fizzgig

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11. xanax has always induced panic attacks in me

Reply to cherish44 (Original post)

Fri Dec 7, 2012, 06:18 PM

Dec 2012

i've been taking ativan in low doses as needed (only a few times a month) for close to ten years now with no issues. benzos are very easy to become dependent on.

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Anyone have any experiences with using Xanax? [View all] cherish44 Dec 2012 OP

Ive not heard of Xanax before silentwarrior Dec 2012 #1

You need to find a new doctor. BeHereNow Dec 2012 #2

I neither drink or have taken drugs silentwarrior Dec 2012 #4

I don't understand either- especially if your anxiety attacks are BeHereNow Dec 2012 #7

I don't have a history of drug or alcohol abuse but I could see myself getting hooked on these cherish44 Dec 2012 #3

The majority of benzo drugs ARE addictive- Zanax included. BeHereNow Dec 2012 #8

I totally understand you PaoloDublin Dec 2012 #10

I sent you an email, hope you don't mind. onecent Dec 2012 #5

I dont mind silentwarrior Dec 2012 #6

I've been on Xanax since May Terra Alta Dec 2012 #9

xanax has always induced panic attacks in me fizzgig Dec 2012 #11

My therapist PasadenaTrudy Dec 2012 #12

I took Valium a long time ago. Jamastiene Dec 2012 #13

Not personally A Little Weird Dec 2012 #14