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Are their any permenent side effects of being treated with xanax (alprazolam) or ativan forever?
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Withdrawl: The issues of withdrawl are very prominant if you are taking these benzodiazepines for a long period. If you wish to stop i would recommend you discussing thsi with your phsyician and work on a gradula dose reduction plan. Do not stop aburptly !
Answered 5/28/2013
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