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Weaning off alprazolam taken 1 mg daily. doctor says to take it every other day for 1 week and then only as needed. is this a safe weaning schedule. seems to me it's too soon?

Q: weaning off alprazolam taken 1 mg daily. doctor says to take it every other day for 1 week and then only as needed. is this a safe weaning schedule. seems to me it's too soon?

: This is a very addictive med in some. Especially older folks. The only Dr who can answer this is your Drs. Listen to them.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

This is a very addictive med in some. Especially older folks. The only Dr who can answer this is your Drs. Listen to them.

Answered 5/2/2021

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A member asked:

Weaning off alprazolam taken 1 mg daily. doctor says to take it every other day for 1 week and then only as needed. is this a safe weaning schedule. seems to me it's too soon?

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