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A member asked:
I've been on .5mg alprazolam for 2 months now, what's the best way to stop?
10 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Gradually: If you have no more anxiety, you can cut down by half a pill every week untill you are off. If anxiety returns, you should discuss it with a physician.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Xanax (alprazolam): This is an issue to discuss with your prescribing doctor who will establish a gradual tapering regimen & monitor response and withdrawal.
Answered 4/19/2019
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As above: Although i agree with other physician's recommendation to discuss with u provider , usually it is recommended to tapper it down by 25percent every five days.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Alprazolam reductio: I commend you for your decision to stop taking Alprazolam. • Please see your Psychiatrist to discuss • Diagnosis • Severity of Anxiety needing Alprazolam. • Improvement of Anxiety in last 2 months • Decreasing the dose to 0.25mg from 0.5mg • Monitoring of any withdrawal • If no withdrawal, plan for further reduction of dose and frequency • Therapy for stresses • Breathing Relaxation • Meditation
Answered 11/21/2019
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