netsavy006 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Is it possible to take 2 benzos? (one for everyday use and another for breakthrough symptoms)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceberg Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 32 minutes ago, netsavy006 said: Is it possible to take 2 benzos? (one for everyday use and another for breakthrough symptoms)? Yes. Depending on the symptoms/Dx you’re treating doctors will sometimes do it. Usually it’s a long acting benzo (ex. Klonipin, or less commonly Xanax XR) with a short acting (ex Xanax ir.) however, this isn’t a first line option, and you probably want to test out some other strategies first. Not all docs will do it, but some things (like panic disorder) may be helped by it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyRedhead Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 (edited) 14 hours ago, netsavy006 said: Is it possible to take 2 benzos? (one for everyday use and another for breakthrough symptoms)? As @Iceberg mentioned, yes some docs will do it, if you have bad breakthrough panic attacks, but just depends on the doc, IMO. I see you are on Xanax, according to your sig......Maybe switching to a longer-acting benzo like Klonopin could give you better coverage if you are still having problems.... Edited February 13, 2020 by CrazyRedhead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychwardjesus Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Is it technically possible? Yes. Will your doctor or any local doctor prescribe two at the same time? Hard to say, but I'd imagine you'll need a pretty good reason, as the abuse/addiction potential, risk of respiratory depression (especially if you take other sedating meds), etc. counts against you. The other hurdle is if you use insurance and are in the US, you might get push back from. They'll likely say either use a longer acting benzo, increase the dose of the original or try other non-benzo meds for anxiety first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikl_pls Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Yes. My pdoc has prescribed me Xanax XR + Xanax in this manner, and I believe at once Klonopin + a short-acting one (can't remember if it was Xanax or Serax) at one point. It's difficult to convince some prescribers that you truly need this much, but in the past (before my OD-ing on benzos), my pdoc was relatively easy to convince that I needed that kind of regimen. I think she prefers long-acting benzos, but will not hesitate to give x90 Xanax 1 mg for a 30-day supply if she truly thinks you'll benefit from it. I hope your pdoc is similar and considers this for you if it will benefit you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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