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Can taking xanax (alprazolam) for 2 weeks and then stopping cause withdrawal symptoms? didn't take every day made 12 .5 mg last 2 weeks

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Unlikely: Very unlikely to cause withdrawal symptoms when stopping after such a short period and small amount of consumption.

Dr Milan agreed

Answered 2/11/2020

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