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A member asked:

Tapered from 1mg to. .25 xanax (alprazolam) over 6months . do i need to taper more or can i quit .

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Good job: You'v done nicely with slow taper. I would continue tapering to decrease risk of withdrawal or rebound symptoms.

Dr Anyichie agreed

Answered 3/23/2015

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Xanax (alprazolam) taper: You can try half the daily dose for a week, then quarter for another week, then discontinue. You have done well so far.

Answered 3/23/2015

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