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A member asked:

Just switched from 1.5 mg xanax (alprazolam) a day to .5 mg klonopin twice a day. working great but getting hot flashes/mild head pain. is this body adjusting?

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Probably: That is probably the adjustment symptoms. Give it 7-10 days and if the symptoms persist call your doctor.

Answered 8/6/2014

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