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Is It Possible To Develop Tolerance To Xanax?
Posted on
Sun, 12 Oct 2014
Sun, 12 Oct 2014
Answered on
Tue, 4 Nov 2014
Last reviewed on
Question : I have been on xanax xr for 10 years. It does not seem to work like it did could my bOdy have become immune to it. And is this dangerous to keep on taking it this long.
Brief Answer:
may have tolerance
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Xanax is in the family of drugs called benzodiazepines. These medications have a potential effect called tolerance.
When a person develops tolerance to a medication, it means that they need more and more of it for the same effect to occur.
It is possible that you have developed tolerance to the xanax and this is why you are not seeing much effect.
Normally because the tolerance and risk of dependence on this type of medication, it is not advisable for it to be used for such a long period of time.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
may have tolerance
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Xanax is in the family of drugs called benzodiazepines. These medications have a potential effect called tolerance.
When a person develops tolerance to a medication, it means that they need more and more of it for the same effect to occur.
It is possible that you have developed tolerance to the xanax and this is why you are not seeing much effect.
Normally because the tolerance and risk of dependence on this type of medication, it is not advisable for it to be used for such a long period of time.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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