Xanax and muscle growth

roblasane

roblasane

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Anyone have any knowledge on its effect if any on muscle growth . I'm talking random usage like 1 mg every once in a while to calm the f down.
 
Every once in awhile is no problem, just don't make it habitual. Hell if I were you I'd do my stretching, foam rolling and trigger release real quick after popping one.
 
I didn't think so but I'd rather walk around looking to nine iron someone in the spine then waste a good gym session .
 
roblasane said:
Anyone have any knowledge on its effect if any on muscle growth . I'm talking random usage like 1 mg every once in a while to calm the f down.
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Once in a great while probably wont hurt your muscle growth or motivation to bad. But I would recommend extreme caution with Alprazolam its very addictive.
 
I know they are bad news. They do serve a purpose but they are a very serious drug .
 
crispycrown said:
As ling as you don't mix it with alcohol you're fine haha. Keep usage minimum and have fun ;)
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This. My wife is a substance abuse social worker/therapist and has seen people get really messed up from mixing the two. It's also very addictive and you need to ween off of it or risk potential serious health problems. I would go talk to a psychologist who may be able to prescribe something a little less intense to calm ya down.
 
nicksox15 said:
This. My wife is a substance abuse social worker/therapist and has seen people get really messed up from mixing the two. It's also very addictive and you need to ween off of it or risk potential serious health problems. I would go talk to a psychologist who may be able to prescribe something a little less intense to calm ya down.
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I might work with your wife depending where in the world your wife is located. :D
 
Benzos can negatively affect T levels, along with opiates and many other Rx's

And don't listen to the fear mongering that runs amuck on boards so frequently. If you have xanax as prescribed as needed by a doc use as directed be responsible and use them for the anxiety they were prescribed for. Don't be a dumb ass lol
 
Spaniard said:
Benzos can negatively affect T levels, along with opiates and many other Rx's

And don't listen to the fear mongering that runs amuck on boards so frequently. If you have xanax as prescribed as needed by a doc use as directed be responsible and use them for the anxiety they were prescribed for. Don't be a dumb ass lol
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The problem is the amount of people that get it without a prescription, and being wrongly prescribed by doctors. For example, my bro in law went to a family doctor, not versed in mental health at all and after two minutes was prescribed xanax at three pills a day. And he never told him not to mix with alcohol, thank god my wife found out or he could have killed himself.
 
nicksox15 said:
The problem is the amount of people that get it without a prescription, and being wrongly prescribed by doctors. For example, my bro in law went to a family doctor, not versed in mental health at all and after two minutes was prescribed xanax at three pills a day. And he never told him not to mix with alcohol, thank god my wife found out or he could have killed himself.
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I can't really comment too freely on stuff like this but I will say this... taking it 3x a day would likely be a small dose and do not mix with alcohol is put on the side of pharmaceuticals such as these. If not on the side (almost guaranteed it is) inside the pamphlet that comes with the Rx.

I never addressed anything about anyone being given anything without a prescription. If he has it, I assume it's via Rx, in which case, use as directed by his physician not ANYONE on an internet forum, period. What anyone does or doesn't decide to do is obviously their choice, but in situations such as these use as directed by the prescribing physician is the only responsible thing to say OR get a second opinion from ANOTHER MD.
 
Most if not all medications would be foolish to mix with alcohol . Xanax you want to avoid grapefruit juice .

I think the majority of doctors are ignorant in terms of lifting and muscle growth . They certainly wouldn't be able to give a knowledgable recommendation of medications and how they may effect muscle recovery . At least not the dumbass doctors I've ever seen.
 
I wasn't trying to say you suggested any of that, just talking in generalities about what my wife and I have see. She's seen people prescribed it who are documented alcoholics, which obviously won't follow the instructions on the label. My problem is how freely physicians can prescribe a drug like Xanax with only seeing a patient for three minutes at a family practice. Should only be psychologists.
 
I agree . Doctors are way to free to prescribe meds. It's much better for the machine to treat illness instead of cure it.
 
Been trying to find out if Xanax causes an increase in serotonin... I'm going through a ****ty break up with my ex fiance and haven't smoked weed in over 8 years so I'm not doing that, but I need something to just take the edge off every once in a while when the thoughts get too overwhelming. BUT I DONT WANT SOMETHING THAT INCREASES SEROTONIN bc I get bad sides from too much of that.
 
chedapalooza said:
Been trying to find out if Xanax causes an increase in serotonin... I'm going through a ****ty break up with my ex fiance and haven't smoked weed in over 8 years so I'm not doing that, but I need something to just take the edge off every once in a while when the thoughts get too overwhelming. BUT I DONT WANT SOMETHING THAT INCREASES SEROTONIN bc I get bad sides from too much of that.
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I have been taking xanax for a while and have never had an high serotonin sides, but thats me. I would think if you take it in moderate doses you would be fine. Imo.
 
roblasane said:
Anyone have any knowledge on its effect if any on muscle growth . I'm talking random usage like 1 mg every once in a while to calm the f down.
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I've had a script for about 6-7 years now although I don't really take them these days.

Effects on muscle growth: I would say very near zero if used as prescribed.

I have made great progress throughout the time taking up to .5mg a day. 1 mg is a pretty strong dose, though. I would fall asleep a few hours after that dose haha
 
chedapalooza said:
Been trying to find out if Xanax causes an increase in serotonin... I'm going through a ****ty break up with my ex fiance and haven't smoked weed in over 8 years so I'm not doing that, but I need something to just take the edge off every once in a while when the thoughts get too overwhelming. BUT I DONT WANT SOMETHING THAT INCREASES SEROTONIN bc I get bad sides from too much of that.
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What are some bad side u get for increased serotonin?
 
crispycrown said:
Every once in awhile is no problem, just don't make it habitual. Hell if I were you I'd do my stretching, foam rolling and trigger release real quick after popping one.
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Have you tried taking L Theanine, Kava Kava, or Phenibut?

L Theanine is mild but long lasting. It can be taken daily to knock the edge off anxiety a bit. I use it with caffeine if I work out late and have no problems sleeping. 200mg spaced out 2 or 3 times a day works well.

Kava Kava is hit or miss. I make a tea with it sometimes before bed. After about an hour I feel a lot more relaxed and sleepy.

Phenibut is the strongest but should not be used regularly. 1.5 scoops of SNS Phenibut XT destroys anxiety. I don't use it anymore but I believe the recommendation is 2 or 3 times a week, but not consecutively.

A combo of these might be able to replace the prescription stuff. It's worth a shot.
 
chedapalooza said:
Been trying to find out if Xanax causes an increase in serotonin... I'm going through a ****ty break up with my ex fiance and haven't smoked weed in over 8 years so I'm not doing that, but I need something to just take the edge off every once in a while when the thoughts get too overwhelming. BUT I DONT WANT SOMETHING THAT INCREASES SEROTONIN bc I get bad sides from too much of that.
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1st off I'm no expert and certainly not a doctor....from my limited knowledge benzo's like Xanax increase dopamine--from my understanding things that increase dopamine generally decrease serotonin---feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, I like to learn about these things!!!
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Haha you guys revived a 5 year old thread... Or did I just I take too many Xanax and can't remember what happened to the time lol

chedapalooza I guess everything worked out huh?
 
Godstrength said:
Haha you guys revived a 5 year old thread... Or did I just I take too many Xanax and can't remember what happened to the time lol

chedapalooza I guess everything worked out huh?
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WOW! Blast from the past. Hell yea everything worked out... I actually have had my medical marijuana card here in CT since sept 2016.... it’s been nothing short of life changing (all for the better) I would never touch a benzo or any RX Drug for the matter at this point unless it were a matter of life or death. Just me, personally.
 
chedapalooza said:
WOW! Blast from the past. Hell yea everything worked out... I actually have had my medical marijuana card here in CT since sept 2016.... it’s been nothing short of life changing (all for the better) I would never touch a benzo or any RX Drug for the matter at this point unless it were a matter of life or death. Just me, personally.
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Yeah man! I guess your ex missed out lol your doing big things lets give her a shout out haha. Got to try some of that new glycoshield. Never had the og recompadrol. Glad everything is going good for you man!
 
Godstrength said:
Yeah man! I guess your ex missed out lol your doing big things lets give her a shout out haha. Got to try some of that new glycoshield. Never had the og recompadrol. Glad everything is going good for you man!
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I’m not concerned w her or her knowing anything about me haha. Definitely try some glyco tho! I’ll pm ya
 
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