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I have been taking one 20 mg of prozac daily and one .25 mg of xanax for a year can i stop xanax cold turkey?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Xanax: Try taking a half tab for few days. Then try a trial without. May want to keep in your pocket . If you would feel jittery or shaky take one.

Answered 2/28/2020

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A member asked:

I have been taking one 20 mg of prozac daily and one .25 mg of xanax for a year can i stop xanax cold turkey?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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