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A member asked:
I am taking 5mg xanax (alprazolam) kindly suggest tapering regimn?
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Work with doctor: 5 mg of Xanax (alprazolam) is quite a large amount. You need to taper under supervision: there are too many complexities and variables for you handle this on your own.
Answered 5/1/2016
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Slow and steady: it depends on how you are taking it. I would suggest decreasing 1/2 tablet per day every 1 - 2 weeks till off. weaning this slow gives you time to adjust to each dose change and prevents the major problem of stopping cold turkey which is the possibility of seizures good luck
Answered 6/27/2015
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