A member asked:

I began taking xanax (alprazolam) a month ago (0.25 mg 2 times a day) for post-traumatic stress and anxiety. now that my anxiety has all gone how to i quit xanax (alprazolam)?

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Dr. John Gaffney answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Titrate: Best shot for success is to reduce the dose by 50% for 1 week then discontinue. Although this is a low dose of Xanax, (alprazolam) I always suggest down titration over cold turkey just to be safe. Hope that helps!

Answered 10/5/2015

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