Social Anxiety Support

Catlover4100 · 11-01-2009, 06:37 PM

I take .5mg Xanax CR as needed, which is about 4 days a week, give or take. After reading some other posts, I was wondering if there is a specific amount of time I chould take it preceding a particularly anxiety-provoking incident. For example, if I had a class presentation or musical performance, how long before said occasion should I take Xanax?

Escopeta · 11-01-2009, 09:27 PM

For me, XR takes roughly 30 mins to kick in and its effects last about 4 or 5 hours. So, 35-40 mins, preceding, is when I take it.

Prakas · 11-01-2009, 10:36 PM

I can generally feel the effects after about 30-40 minutes, and it lasts about 4 hours. Keep in mind it doesn't stop all the symptoms such as trembling, it just takes the edge off. If I'm doing any kind of presentation, I double the dose so I get the maxmimum benefit because I've built up a tolerance for it now.

Take it about 30-60 minutes before the class begins, and you should be good.

UltraShy · 11-01-2009, 11:03 PM

For what logical reason would CR be prescribed for PRN use? Is this for a presentation that lasts most of the day?

Catlover4100 · 11-02-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by UltraShy

For what logical reason would CR be prescribed for PRN use? Is this for a presentation that lasts most of the day?

This is for long term use, but if I have a day or two where I don't feel too anxious and don't think I need it, then I don't take it.

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11-01-2009, 09:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Escopeta Status: SAS Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11	For me, XR takes roughly 30 mins to kick in and its effects last about 4 or 5 hours. So, 35-40 mins, preceding, is when I take it.

11-01-2009, 10:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Prakas Status: Failure - Life Sucks Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Delaware Gender: Male Age: 21 Posts: 425	I can generally feel the effects after about 30-40 minutes, and it lasts about 4 hours. Keep in mind it doesn't stop all the symptoms such as trembling, it just takes the edge off. If I'm doing any kind of presentation, I double the dose so I get the maxmimum benefit because I've built up a tolerance for it now. Take it about 30-60 minutes before the class begins, and you should be good.