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Prescribed xanax .5 mg for 12 days for sleep , when stopped for 2 days withdrawal occurred again prescribed .5mg along with vitamin b , withdrawal getting worst ! taper over 3 weeks . how long insomnia last ? any chance of protracted withdrawal ?

Q: prescribed xanax .5 mg for 12 days for sleep , when stopped for 2 days withdrawal occurred again prescribed .5mg along with vitamin b , withdrawal getting worst ! taper over 3 weeks . how long insomnia last ? any chance of protracted withdrawal ?

: I am not understanding this. There is very little withdrawal from such a low dose of Xanax. You may need to work on the insomnia with sleep hygiene such as a good sleep and wake schedule. Reduce caffeine and also reduce light exposuresuch as electronic devices.

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Dr. Cyma Khalily answered

I am not understanding this. There is very little withdrawal from such a low dose of Xanax. You may need to work on the insomnia with sleep hygiene such as a good sleep and wake schedule. Reduce caffeine and also reduce light exposuresuch as electronic devices.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 12/14/2022

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A member asked:

Prescribed xanax .5 mg for 12 days for sleep , when stopped for 2 days withdrawal occurred again prescribed .5mg along with vitamin b , withdrawal getting worst ! taper over 3 weeks . how long insomnia last ? any chance of protracted withdrawal ?

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Dr. Cyma Khalily answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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