I'm concerned that my girlfriend is both taking and being prescribed a ton of Xa!


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I'm concerned that my girlfriend is both taking and being prescribed a ton of Xanax. Any Laws? O.D. Risks?

She takes 4 mgs at night in order to sleep and probably another 4 to 6 throughout the day. I think her doctor and pharmacist have been 'neglectful' at best in dishing out nearly 350 MG per Month over the past 8 years. Who would I call for legal help? She's like a zombie and hasn't worked in years since being on the meds. Also, she claims no OD threat and lit on pkg seems to support...But with 1,000 mg+ in the cabinet and her depression, I worry that 1,000 tablets of ANYTHING could be lethal...Especially something like Xanax. Please Help if Possible?


Answers:

Hi,
You might have a right to be concerned based on sedation issues. Xanax can be a great drug when used properly but like anything it carries risks.
Is she seeing a psychiatrist or is the PMD prescribing. Might want to consider a psychiatrist for medical management of this medication. If not happy with current psych,...find another but remember ultimately it is her choice.
Good luck!




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