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5mg xanax (alprazolam) 2 times a day 5 yrs tapered to 0.25 in 7 months is this taper too slow insomnia and mild anxiety. i take 1mg of noctamid for insomnia?

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Dr. Marthalee Walden answered

It depends. : A slow taper of xanax (alprazolam) is always best. If it is tapered too quickly, you could have rebound anxiety. A taper from 0.5mg twice a day could maybe be faster than 7 months but it could be just the right pace for your particular needs.

Dr Krishnamurthy agreed

Answered 8/28/2016

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A member asked:

5mg xanax (alprazolam) 2 times a day 5 yrs tapered to 0.25 in 7 months is this taper too slow insomnia and mild anxiety. i take 1mg of noctamid for insomnia?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marthalee Walden answered

Dr Krishnamurthy agreed

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