Hi RCC,
Here's a post I made this morning that I think applies:
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It really depends on you and how you want to deal with any of number of problems related to the General subject that leads to anxiety, panic and depression.
I hope this information helps. One thing I have noticed about people taking meds regardless of what type. Most people do not seem to be very well informed and that tells me that they are relying totally on what the doctor provides, and it is apparent to me that it is not much.
Next, patient. You know what I mean? It's really up to you to best your own best informed advocate. Check and recheck things out for yourself. I am always giving people links to check out meds and supplements.
I did what I could because I can twist no ones arm and force them to read things with their own eyes. I have 2 good starting points when it comes to meds and supplements:
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http://www.livingnaturally.com/common/a ... 85A#Use</A>
This one is regarding the use of Xanax for treatment of anxiety by agoraphobia
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This one came up with supplements and herbal remedies for treatment in place of xanax
If you read the first web site you can learn a lot about the medication.
The principle ingredient is Ginseng and here is the reference library on the supplement:
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You study all this you get the clearer answer that you may be looking for regarding pros and cons/ meds or supplements. If you start the meds you can't just take them whenever you feel like, as it appears so many people here do. Why do they do this? because the doctors don't tell, until it is too late. If you check things out on your own, you will be armed with information, not speculation, and rumor or old wives tales. I have more links such as web md and NIH links, but these are clearly better than the later ones mentioned.
BTW, when I say "you" I mean everyone that reads this post, not just you "RCC"
I pray that you will be helped by the guidance that you will get from the program, the peer support here, and all that you learn about yourself as well as from the valuable links I provided.
God Bless and hugs In His Love,
Gman5256