It is absolutely critical that your pdoc know all meds you are taking, including over the counter and herbal stuff. Interactions are not something to be messed around with. I have 3 Dr's in my life, and aside from things like antibiotics, the only person I let prescribe meds is my pdoc, even though I don't like him much - he does know his meds.

As for the Xanax - a lot of Dr.'s won't prescribe benzo's at all or only will for a short period of time. I'm lucky my pdoc does and I'm on a fairly high daily dose that puts my addictions Dr over the edge, but she doesn't interfere because she recognizes that I have a legit anxiety disorder that requires treatment.

And really there are better sleep aids that are non addicting than the benzos.

But if you feel that your pdoc, is not a good fit for you, and isn't willing to discuss meds options with you, then by all means look around for a new one.

--splitimage