Medication changed

Stephhut22

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Joined : Sep 2015

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Posted 9/23/2015 8:32 PM (GMT 0)

Hi everyone,

My Dr. just switched my medication from .5mg xanax 3x a day to Tranxene 7.5 mg 3x a day. I am really nervous about switching medications and the possible side effects. Is anyone currently on or have taken Tranxene before?

Scaredy Cat

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Posted 9/24/2015 3:05 AM (GMT 0)

Hi Steph,

Do you know why your doctor made this switch?

This is, I'm assuming, one of the lesser known Benzodiazepine...because I had to look it up!

It is not as common as Xanax, or Valium or Ativan...

...but it is in the same class/family, so it should be an easy adjustment...since you should have a similar experience as you did with your Xanax.

Wishing you the best with your new Rx. I hope you find it performs even better than the previous one.:)

S.C.

Stephhut22

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Joined : Sep 2015

Posts : 6

Posted 9/24/2015 3:36 AM (GMT 0)

Thanks Scaredy Cat

He switched my medication because I was vuilding a tolerance to the Xanax and instead of upping my dosage, he thought this would be a better move because it is longer lasting in the system.

I have never heard of it either until today, but after alot of research it seems to be ok. It has alot of good reviews and def is a older lesser known benzo.

Im just having anxiety about new anxiety medication.
scared of side effects. Just your basic obsessing on the what ifs...

Hibee

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Posted 9/24/2015 8:15 AM (GMT 0)

Hi

I have not heard of this medication so can't really offer any input but it sounds like you have done your research and it's come back with good reviews so I hope it works well for you.

Hibee

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