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Suddenly had chills along with usual calf pain. my boyfriend massaged my calves and i started to feel warm and better. tapering off xanax (alprazolam).

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Dr. Patricia Foster answered

Withdrawal symptoms?: You may be having symptoms from Xanax (alprazolam) withdrawal. Get checked by prescribing doctor or pcp to be sure and exclude other reasons for chills and calf pain. Xanax (alprazolam) tapering needs close medical supervision. I hope this helps.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 4/26/2016

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A member asked:

Suddenly had chills along with usual calf pain. my boyfriend massaged my calves and i started to feel warm and better. tapering off xanax (alprazolam).

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patricia Foster answered

Dr Altman agreed

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