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? asked in Science & MathematicsMedicine · 4 years ago

Will a doctor take you off of a medication he has tried you on for anxiety because I can't tolerate the side effects?

Update:

The medication is Xanax and it's horrible stuff for me.

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  • 4 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    Your doctor works for YOU, not the other way around.

    Yes, intolerable side effects are a very good reason to be taken off medication.

  • 4 years ago

    From my point of view those are the Zombie maker pills, so no, is not good business for them to cut them off....

  • Stark
    Lv 6
    4 years ago

    Don't play doctor on your own. Speak to your doctor and let him know what problems you are having with your medication and he'll try to find something that works for you

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    Talk with your doctor. Your healthcare provider should be a partner in your care not a dictator. They can only help you if you are honest about your needs, symptoms and side effects. Don't stop your prescribed medication without consulting a doctor as they have the medical expertise to discontinue drugs safely. Some medications discontinuation syndromes are worse than any side effect or the original symptoms you are trying to treat. Serious complications, even death have occurred from sudden stoppage of Xanax. Be sure to give your doctor the opportunity to take you off safely. Depending upon how long and at what dose you have been taking, you may need to taper down or use another longer half-life medication to stop Xanax.

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  • TedEx
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    Yes. this is quite common A friend was on 5 different meds befofe he found *I rather his doctor did) that did n ot have bad side effects

  • ?
    Lv 6
    4 years ago

    yeah... he will probably change the medications... if he doesn't you should try a second opinion

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