10-18-2011, 08:58 PM
One of the MSM interviews reported that DB is taking Effexor. It is most often prescribed for depression, but according to the website www.effexor.com it is used to treat "major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder".
It could be that her mental health diagnosis is broader than anxiety. Or, the prescribing doctor knew about her alcoholism, so this medication was prescribed rather than Xanax. Xanax (Alprazolam) is used to treat anxiety disorders and panic disorder. Xanax is a benzo and addictive, so many doctors will not prescribe it to patients with addictions to alcohol or other drugs.
It could be that her mental health diagnosis is broader than anxiety. Or, the prescribing doctor knew about her alcoholism, so this medication was prescribed rather than Xanax. Xanax (Alprazolam) is used to treat anxiety disorders and panic disorder. Xanax is a benzo and addictive, so many doctors will not prescribe it to patients with addictions to alcohol or other drugs.