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Originally Posted by yorkiemini  Of course, I am not a vet, but I prescribe Xanax to humans and have never had anyone get addicted. Although I have had patients come to me with the addiction and it is rough to get off of the drug. Cal took the same xanax human take, except it was the liquid so I could control the dose better. She is only 3.8 pounds.
Cali took the Xanax for about a year and a half with no addiction or major side effects. I did end up giving her a little less tha was originally prescribed because it made her more sleepy than I liked, but I have to adjust doses all the time with humans as well. We all metabolize differently, but I could not speak to Canine cs human metabolism. But calimwas definitely never addicted and dhsntook itmlonger than usual.
The key to dosing xanax (and mzostmdrugs formthat matter);is primarily having a provider who knows what they are doing. Cali was never staggering or too sleepy to function, but the edge was off and she could manage daily life with it. Most addiction issues with Xanax as related to human patients are folks not taking it as prescribed and doctors not paying attention.
I was never approved for long term use by the FDA. I did start agility to give her some exercise and keep her mind and body busy. I think that was very beneficial. As the time went by i was gradually able to decrease the dose down to none in the end. It was a patient, long process, but with a good result. |
I am referring to the physical addiction (dependence) which has nothing whatsoever to do with people abusing a drug. The facts are there....if taken as prescribed over a period of time, benzos are addictive. I agree that many abuse....but it isn't always the case.
One not need to be staggering around to be addicted.
I personally don't see a valid need for them in most cases. Often there are other meds that are more effective ... OR other methods of treatment.
If it were not addictive, then why was there a need to taper dosing? I am not questioning you....just saying that I am not talking about the mental addiction/abuse of this drug. A dog certainly could not abuse a drug....yet is says in those two links I posted that addiction is a problem in dogs. That is because of the physical dependence issues.