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How do i wean off 0.25mg of xanax (alprazolam) been taking it once a day for a year?
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Trial and error: You could go to every other day for a while, then every 3 rd for a while and then off. You should have a support system in place to help you discuss the anxieties you have been dealing with as you come off.If things go well you may be able to do this in 3-4 weeks.
Answered 8/29/2017
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Talk with doctor 1st: Please talk with your doctor about this before changing anything. It's possible s/he will instruct you to cut the pills in half, reducing to .125 mg/ day for 7-10 days, then stop. Reducing any faster than that can risk withdrawal symptoms or possible rebound of anxiety symptoms (2 different things). Discuss with your doctor. Good luck.
Answered 2/12/2019
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