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I have been taking. one .25 mg. of xanax (alprazolam) a day..how do i discontinue?

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Dr. Kenneth Adler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Stop it: There should be no withrawal from that dose. It makes sense to consult with your physician before changing medication.

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Answered 5/11/2014

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A member asked:

I have been taking. one .25 mg. of xanax (alprazolam) a day..how do i discontinue?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kenneth Adler answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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