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I have been taking.5 mg xanax (alprazolam) in the morning and 1 mg at night due to anxiety. i have been doing this for 3 weeks. how fast can i taper off?
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Xanax (alprazolam) Tapering: I commend you for your desire to taper off Xanax (alprazolam) Discuss with Psychiatrist • Severity of Anxiety symptoms when you started Xanax (alprazolam) • Severity of Anxiety symptoms now • If sleep has improved, decreasing Xanax (alprazolam) to 0.5 mg at night • Therapy for stresses in your life • Breathing Relaxation • Meditation • Yoga • Visual Imagery of National Parks • Music Relaxation • Follow up
Answered 5/24/2016
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