just got equipment. need help.

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ozij
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Re: just got equipment. need help.

Post by ozij » Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:47 pm

Xanax can cause apnea.

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Re: just got equipment. need help.

Post by brain_cloud » Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:52 pm

ozij wrote:Xanax can cause apnea.
Right, but she'll be using cpap. It may be suboptimal for getting the very best AHI numbers on that first night, but if it gets you over the anxiety, could be worth it.

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Re: just got equipment. need help.

Post by xiola » Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:54 pm

I don't have any Xanax on hand, but i do have some Ativan. i might take one or two just to help stay calm. Will try first without it.


thanks everyone for the advice. It helps knowing that i can come here to talk to people who are doing this too.

i've got everything set up in my room.. gonna give this a shot. I'll let you know tomorrow how it went