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Can you use klonopin to taper off xanax? my doctor prescribed this method but now i'm reading that valium is better. help?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Method: I'm not familiar with the technique of substituting one benzodiazepine tranquilizer for another in order to taper off the first one.. Why not just perform a slow taper off the xanax without using any other medications?

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 2/1/2021

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A member asked:

Can you use klonopin to taper off xanax? my doctor prescribed this method but now i'm reading that valium is better. help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Hegab agreed

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