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I was prescribed xanax (alprazolam) about a month1/2ago thru pip 4 anxiety i have been taking about 1milligramsa day for 6 or 7 weeks can i go off it safely?
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Tapering needed: With 6-7 weeks of xanax (alprazolam) dosing, you will likely need to taper off the medicine rather than stopping suddenly. Withdrawal symptoms could occur otherwise. Please talk with your prescribing physician about this. Be well.
Answered 5/12/2016
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