I'm actually on xanax xr (which is the extended release of xanax that you take once a day). I have never taken the regular xanax however I have heard that xanax has much more of an addiction risk than ativan. (This is just what I have observed from the A/P forum so don't quote me

I don't know what the effects are with taking it with your other meds. I don't take oral meds for my UC however I do take the mesalamine enemas. I would definitely talk to your doc about
your med choices though for your anxiety. Is the ativan even helping with the anxiety anymore or has your body adjusted to it?