I am 23 years old, I have been quite nervous for some time, I also have somatic problems (abdominal pain). An internist ordered me to be tested, but he also prescribed afobam (the minimum dose) and recommended it to be used for 2 weeks, observing the abdominal symptoms. However, I am afraid of taking benzodiazepines, is that necessary?
Bravo! You know drugs. Indeed, Afobam (aka alprazolam,=Xanax) is a benzodiazepine and can be addictive. It is rarely necessary, and more often helpful, to reduce paralyzing anxiety and anxiety-related ailments. I think it is worth trying if it helps, but not to rush in the dosage. It works only temporarily and longer treatments do not eliminate suffering for good, but can make you addicted. Two weeks of taking it is still safe. Regards!
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Tomasz JaroszewskiSecond degree psychiatrist
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