WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 1997: Re: Zanax & Pregnancy

Re: Zanax & Pregnancy

From: Roberta (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 11 Sep 1997 09:57:49 -0500 (CDT)

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Lisa,

Just a thought from a fellow anxiety sufferer:

Has the possibility of waiting until you have got the Xanax situation under control before you start on the ovlation shots been considered or discussed with your physician?

It appears to me to be very stressful to undrego fertility treatments under the best of circumstances. By going into it without first getting the xanax addiction under control (and make no mistake, physical addiction is what you are describing) seems to be really setting yourself up for a potential Anxiety/Bulimia relapse.

My advice would be to slow down and not over tax yourself. Remember one of the personality traits of Anxiety/Bulimia sufferers is that they tend to be overachievers and perfectionists. "I'm not into instant gratification, because it takes too long."

I wish you success with whatever choices you make. And remember I am not a Doctor just someone who has been there herself with the Anxiety thing and boy, I can still appreciate a fine vintage Xanax for special occasions. ;-) Like is that my Mother-In-Law I hear at the door???

Best Wishes, Roberta

At Wed, 10 Sep 1997, Mickey wrote: >
>I need some expert advise on a very serious situation.
>
>I have been on Zanax .25mg & .5mg to help control my anxiety and bulimia for
>five years. I have now begun cutting the .25mg in half. This was the drug
>regimen I was put on after being hospitalized for the bulimia. My problem is
>this: I begin ovulation shots in two weeks. I know that you are not suppose
>to take Xanax while pregnant. I had no idea how unbearable it would be to
>come off this drug. I am so physically sick, I am unable to function. I am
>at a loss and don't know what to do. Even if I stopped taking the drug, I
>still need something to help me cope with the terrible anxiety I have that
>starts the bulimia in motion. Does anyone know the harmful affects of Zanax
>and what I could possibly use in its place to get me through this unbearable
>time? I have tried a list full of anti-depressants, but to no avail.
>
>Thanks in advance to your response,
>
>Lisa Patton - Dallas, TX
>mickey_patton@msn.com

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