Question 1

is there a difference between tranxene vs xanax (alprazolam)?

Accepted Answer

tranxene (clorazepate): They are both anxiety medications.
Xanax is a short acting and tranxene (clorazepate) is long acting benzodiazepenes.

Question 2

is it safe to switch from tranxene 5mg taken for 4 months to xanax (alprazolam)?

Accepted Answer

Nothing is safe when: 'transferring' from one anti anxiety medication to another. You can't do it without a narcotic prescription from your doctor or psychiatrist. So if your Tranxene (clorazepate) isn't working, call your doctor and take their recommendation first. You may need to be seen for a consult, before anything is switched. May be better to deal with the cause of your anxiety as a better alternative. Good luck!

Question 3

i have very bad anxiety attacks and i am on xanax (alprazolam) cause i need quik relief does tranxene have the same effect acting quikly to relieve me?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety is best: treated with cognitive behavior therapy, clinical hypnosis, practice of the Relaxation Response (see book of the same name by Benson).  Medication may play a role but don't rely on that alone.  Behavioral techniques taught by a clinical psychologist are long-lasting and will help in other areas beyond the present-day stressors.  Peace and good health.

Question 4

how does tranzene compare to xanax (alprazolam)?

Accepted Answer

similar: They are both in the same class of medicines for anxiety, and are similar.  Xanax (alprazolam) is more potent, and is used more frequently treat panic disorder.  Both are effective for general anxiety.  Some patients find tranxene more sedating.
Discuss this with your treating physician for a more specific answer in your particular case.

Question 5

what are xanax (alprazolam) prescribed for?

Accepted Answer

ANXIETY: Xanax (alprazolam) is usefulin reducing anxiety. However, if anxiety is a problem, the cause of the problem is important -because when you know how something works and why,  you can dosomething about it. Work out what this is about in therapy and maybe you won't need the xanax (alprazolam).

Question 6

what is half of a 0.5 milligram xanax (alprazolam)?

Accepted Answer

0.25 mg: 0.5 mg/2 = 0.25 mg;

0.25 mg+.0.25 mg  = 0.5 mg

Question 7

what would happen if a person took xanax (alprazolam) and mrtrazipine?

Accepted Answer

Probably nothing: There is no contraindication for the use of xanax (alprazolam) (a benzodiazapine anti-anxiety agent along with Mirtazapine an antidepressant! OBVIOUSLY this must be ordered by an experienced mental health Professional!

Hope this helps
Dr Z

Question 8

is klonipin safer than xanax (alprazolam)?

Accepted Answer

No: The safety of any medication depends on its use or misuse. When taken as prescribed, for the treatment of a condition  for which the medication is  indicated for or deemed so by your doctor and closely monitored, the safety of any medication is improved.

Question 9

is xanax (alprazolam) a narcotic?

Accepted Answer

No: Xanax (alprazolam) is a benzodiazepine used to treat  panic attacks and anxiety disorders. It is classified as a controlled substance by the feds.

Question 10

how do xanax help in social anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Social Anxiety: is treatable by a mental health professional and can resolve.  It is likely to continue w/out treatment or lifestyle changes.  Social anxiety is often linked to a fear of being embarrassed in public.  Surrender to that possibility which exists for us all and things can improve.  Clinical hypnosis can help. (See www.asch.net)  Medication helps to calm people.  Peace and good health.

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