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Age 66, insomniac all my life, take .25 mg xanax (alprazolam) at night. tried weaning slowly, no luck. exhausted. back to .25 xanax (alprazolam). any harm, long-term problems?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Xanax (alprazolam): Your prescribing doctor is your best source to discuss maintenance treatment & possible alternatives to help your insomnia.

Answered 1/30/2015

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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Insomnia: You likely have chronic primary insomnia, which will probably always require medication. There are several choices with proven safety and efficacy - see your doctor.

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Answered 1/30/2015

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A member asked:

Age 66, insomniac all my life, take .25 mg xanax (alprazolam) at night. tried weaning slowly, no luck. exhausted. back to .25 xanax (alprazolam). any harm, long-term problems?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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