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A member asked:
Can you stop taking 0.25 mg dose alprazolam taken for several yrs w/o withdrawal problems.. ?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Withdrawal can: happen because you took it for long time. See your prescriber who can prepare a withdrawal plan for you.
Answered 9/11/2014
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Yes but: You need to wean off slowly. Consult the doc who is prescribing the med to create a proper taper schedule.
Answered 5/14/2015
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MD should guide you: If you have been taking alprazolam routinely you should taper off of the medication slowly and with the guidance of your doctor to avoid withdrawal issues. That should both minimize your body's adjustment to the discontinuation of alprazolam and allow any anxiety issues previously treated by the alprazolam to be identified and treated in another manner.
Answered 3/14/2015
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