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Can you just stop taking .25 xanax if it was 1 a day for a short time?

Q: can you just stop taking .25 xanax if it was 1 a day for a short time?

: Yes, it should be fine if you just take for a week or two. If you want to be concern free you can go with every other day for a couple times then as needed or stop.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

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Yes, it should be fine if you just take for a week or two. If you want to be concern free you can go with every other day for a couple times then as needed or stop.

Dr Pasniciuc agreed

Answered 2/13/2023

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Yes and strongly recommended given unfavorable side effect profile and habit forming potential. Always a good idea to inform your prescriber and having a good plan B in case still experiencing significant symptoms.

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Can you just stop taking .25 xanax if it was 1 a day for a short time?

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