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tinymontgomery Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-05-08 10:05 AM
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Does Xanax put you to sleep like valium?
If I take a 5mg of valium, I'm ready for a major nap. Is Xanax like that. I've been thinking of asking the doc to change but only if it will perform differently.
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easttexaslefty Donating Member (740 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-05-08 07:21 PM
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1. Xanax puts me to sleep n/t
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no name no slogan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-05-08 10:28 PM
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2. It's in the same family, so that's not unusual
However, it tends to go through your system faster, and has a shorter activation time than Valium. Valium tends to stick in your system for 4-8 hours, while IIRC Xanax is only 1-2 hours.
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Digit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-05-08 11:51 PM
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3. Try taking half the dose.
The idea is to knock out the anxiety, not put you to sleep.
When you get the right dosage, it really does knock out the anxiety.

Best of luck!
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emilyg Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jul-06-08 11:42 PM
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4. Yes it does. My doc doesn't believe in Valium.
Half a 5mg is enough before bedtime.
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qb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jul-07-08 08:18 AM
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5. When I take .5 mg at bedtime I notice residual anti-anxiety effects the following day.
I never take more than .25 mg if I want to stay awake.
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WhiteTara Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-12-08 02:58 PM
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6. yes. I used to take it for flying anxiety
and I would have to crash in my car for an hour or so after landing. :rofl: I finally gave it up for the time consideration and learned some calming techniques on my own.
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Stump Donating Member (808 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-26-08 07:18 PM
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7. Yes.
Best sleep you'll get, I won't even take it if I can't get AT LEAST 8 hours of sleep.
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