[roxyhead]

GreenGal, on Jun 6 2005, 07:15 PM, said:

Hello,

I just saw my PCP doctor today about my anxiety troubles, and he has prescribed Oxazepam.  I can't find much info on it on the crazymeds site, but he assured me it was a benzo and not something else.  I saw an internist last week who wanted me to go on Zyprexa but I said no, and he agreed with me and said we could try this.  He prescribed 15mg for use at bedtime and as needed for breaththrough anxiety.  I just wanted to know what to expect, I've been taking Ativan but it isn't quite doing the trick for sleep.

Thanks,
Kelly

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Yes, it's a benzo, not an antipsychotic.  I've used it for muscle spasms when I didn't have Valium, and while it's not my choice because it made me way too sleepy the next day, it *did* work better than nothing.  YMMV as to how long it'll stick around in your body.

[groovyone]

Hi GreenGal/Kelly, I have taken Oxazepam for years.  It's been my benzo of choice.  works well with no hangover effect and I have not ahd any tolerance issues as well.  15mg has been my standard dose as well.  good luck with it; I hope it works for you.

Karen

This post has been edited by groovyone: 07 June 2005 - 10:22 AM

[Dweii]

Yeah Serax is a benzo, and a very common one here in Sweden. Actually it's the first line treatment for anxiety. Weird how medicines vary so much between countries.

I don't think it's that strong, didn't help me that much, but no hangover effect either. I'm pretty sure I took 5 or 10 mg, but if I took two that worked so much better.