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What are withdrawal symptoms for taking xanax (alprazolam)? emotional symptoms?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes to emotional sxs: If xanax (alprazolam) is abruptly stopped withdrawal sx's can include: nervousness, depressed mood, agitation, irritability, tremor, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, loose stools, insomnia, hallucinations ; seizures. Other withdrawal sx's can include heavy sweating, ^'ed pain sensitivity, and burning sensations.

Answered 3/22/2014

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Many symptoms: Increased anxiety, panic attacks, sweating and tremor, and pretty much everything that you see in alcohol withdrawal, including seizures and dt's, which can actually be more severe than with alcohol. Delirium with psychotic behavior, hallucinations, agitation and violence can occur. Seizures can occur one after the other and result in brain damage and death. These are usually in heavier users.

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Increased anxiety.: It can actually cause anxiety, sweating, nervousness, tachycardia, just overall not feeling well. Depending on the dose and how long youve been taking it you can even have withdrawal seizures and yes you can have emotional symptoms including irritability and agitation. Dont stop it on your own, do it under the supervision of your physician.

Answered 2/29/2020

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