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How to get off xanax (alprazolam) 0.5 2 a day without withdrawal?

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Dr. Jeffrey Satinover answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Taper: Very slow dose reductions will eliminate withdrawal symptoms. This must be conducted under the supervision of an experienced physician knowledgeable about you.

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 10/19/2014

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What to do if I have been taking Xanax (alprazolam) for 3 weeks for panic attacks due to having to start. I was wondering if I would get any withdrawal symptoms?

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I take 8 mg Xanax a day and I would like to get off of them. In November I became catatonic for over 3 weeks I was unable to use my legs shower I was being on myself. What medication can I take to stop the Xanax withdrawal?

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I have had withdrawal symptoms in the past, but that was after a year of taking 2-4mg of Xanax daily. Ive been taking 2-4mg of Klonopin daily for two weeks and Im wondering if its likely Ill experience the same symptoms since my scripts empty. ?

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