Anyone know of any Xanax like drugs that are not benzos?

[rudeguy]

I had an RX for Xanax for many years. About 6 months ago, I stopped taking them. I am on an SSRI already, but sometimes my anxiety kicks in.

I was hoping to find some suggestions to talk with my doctor about. He is very supportive of me trying different things but has told me that his experience in treating anxiety is limited. I actually turned down an RX for Xanax last time I went in to see him. He agreed that he would rather not see me on them, but he would give me them if I felt I needed them.

So does anyone know of anything like Xanax that is not a benzo? Basically something to take the edge off when anxiety creeps up? Of course alcohol or MJ is not an option....might as well get that out of the way.

Thanks!

 

[olds]

How about just sacking up and stop acting like a girl?

 

[TheInternet1980]

Originally posted by: rudeguy
MJ is not an option....

fail. Why?

 

[xSauronx]

can you get a reference to another doc who has some experience dealing with anxiety treatments?

i knew someone who switched anti anxiety meds and said what she switched to made a huge difference for her, but i could never keep up with what medications she took aside from melatonin, an SSRI and something for ADHD. id ask her...but she wont respond, shes gotten rather difficult to get in touch with.

 

[rudeguy]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
How about just sacking up and stop acting like a girl?

Are you ever going to get over the candy thing?

 

[OCGuy]

Originally posted by: xSauronx
can you get a reference to another doc who has some experience dealing with anxiety treatments?

i knew someone who switched anti anxiety meds and said what she switched to made a huge difference for her, but i could never keep up with what medications she took aside from melatonin, an SSRI and something for ADHD. id ask her...but she wont respond, shes gotten rather difficult to get in touch with.

Wow. Really? You do know that ADD meds are government speed, dont you? I wonder where her anxiety could be coming from....

 

[olds]

Originally posted by: rudeguy

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
How about just sacking up and stop acting like a girl?

Are you ever going to get over the candy thing?

Last time you called yourself alice, now it's candy?

 

[rudeguy]

Originally posted by: xSauronx
can you get a reference to another doc who has some experience dealing with anxiety treatments?

i knew someone who switched anti anxiety meds and said what she switched to made a huge difference for her, but i could never keep up with what medications she took aside from melatonin, an SSRI and something for ADHD. id ask her...but she wont respond, shes gotten rather difficult to get in touch with.

I live in small town USA. I can't even find a psychiatrist in the area. I have to bounce between 2 counselors and my doctor. The counselors make suggestions and then I run them by my doctor. Its a rather drawn out process...

 

[TheInternet1980]

Originally posted by: rudeguy
Current list of resentments:
People who hold grudges

 

[Farang]

beta-blockers like inderal

 

[jme5343]

Honest question rudeguy. What don't you like about the xanax?

I have a rare attack, usually stress induced. I have a script for .25mg xanax (and I know that's very mild), I've only taken it 2 or 3 times in 2 months. I'm just wondering if there are side effects that I should be looking for.

 

[lightstar]

try Buspar

 

[xSauronx]

Originally posted by: Ocguy31

Originally posted by: xSauronx
can you get a reference to another doc who has some experience dealing with anxiety treatments?

i knew someone who switched anti anxiety meds and said what she switched to made a huge difference for her, but i could never keep up with what medications she took aside from melatonin, an SSRI and something for ADHD. id ask her...but she wont respond, shes gotten rather difficult to get in touch with.

Wow. Really? You do know that ADD meds are government speed, dont you? I wonder where her anxiety could be coming from....

yes, i know Ritalin and adderall are stimulants.
the anxiety comes from an anxiety disorder that has nothing to do with the ADHD meds.

 

[xSauronx]

Originally posted by: rudeguy

Originally posted by: xSauronx
can you get a reference to another doc who has some experience dealing with anxiety treatments?

i knew someone who switched anti anxiety meds and said what she switched to made a huge difference for her, but i could never keep up with what medications she took aside from melatonin, an SSRI and something for ADHD. id ask her...but she wont respond, shes gotten rather difficult to get in touch with.

I live in small town USA. I can't even find a psychiatrist in the area. I have to bounce between 2 counselors and my doctor. The counselors make suggestions and then I run them by my doctor. Its a rather drawn out process...

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: jmebonner
Honest question rudeguy. What don't you like about the xanax?

I have a rare attack, usually stress induced. I have a script for .25mg xanax (and I know that's very mild), I've only taken it 2 or 3 times in 2 months. I'm just wondering if there are side effects that I should be looking for.

addiction maybe?

 

[pyonir]

A thread about drugs? WWZJD?

 

[jme5343]

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: jmebonner
Honest question rudeguy. What don't you like about the xanax?

I have a rare attack, usually stress induced. I have a script for .25mg xanax (and I know that's very mild), I've only taken it 2 or 3 times in 2 months. I'm just wondering if there are side effects that I should be looking for.

addiction maybe?

I considered that, but the refusal of the prescription made me think that it was something different.