Was taking effexor/ativan combo but stopped taking effexor 6 months ago cold turkey (huge mistake but lost 20 lbs instantly).Now starting to have anxiety/depression again. Dr said combo of zoloft/Xanax should get me back on track. Would appreciate any input/ advice. Am 50 yr female also take meds b /c had heart attack 5 yrs ago.
Is 1mg Xanax 3x day a high dose. Was taking 1mg ativan 3x day but seemed to lose effect after 5 yrs?
Question posted by samsmeanmom on 17 May 2013
Last updated on 17 May 2013
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kaismama
17 May 2013
You are the perfect example of my argument about people stopping anti depressants. Now you need it and you've gone thru withdrawal and its going to take a few weeks of side effects and a month until it works again. Yes go back on it and don't stop it again.
Inactive
17 May 2013
I agree w/KM. If an anti depressant is working, don't stop it. That's why you feel better. I know. I did it once. I will not do it again. I take Zoloft as prescribed and Xanax as needed.
samsmeanmom
18 May 2013
Didn't stop b /c I felt better. Lost my health ins and couldn't afford all the meds I was taking. Thought the ativan would be enough... realize now it obviously wasn't. Lol! Thank you for your response. :)
samsmeanmom
18 May 2013
Didn't stop b /c I felt better. Lost my health ins and couldn't afford all the meds I was taking. Thought the ativan would be enough... realize now it obviously wasn't. Lol! Thank you for your response. :)
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