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Tapering of Xanax???

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abby56321
abby56321

Anyone that takes Xanax have any withdrawal or any suggestions on how to taper? 

I’m scared to death after reading how hard it is to get off Xanax! Wishing I never would have taken it to begin with. I’ve only been taking .5mg once a day for 2 weeks. The last few days I’ve taken it twice a day. But yesterday I took .5mg in the morning and .25mg at night. Planning on not taking the night dose at all since I only took it a couple times anyways. But how do I get off this morning dose without going through awful withdrawal?! 

My anxiety isn’t totally gone, that’s why I take it because it gets rid of it almost completely. But I’d rather get off of it now before I end up with a bigger problem!

Any suggestions?! Thank you!

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  • monna93589
    monna93589 abby56321

    Posted

    Ive several times taken Xanax for 2-3 months and have never experienced any withdrawal- so perhaps you will not either. Could this be a thought? 
  • sharon37328
    sharon37328 abby56321

    Posted

    I take diazepam and have regularly on and off for years. I have never had withdrawals. Hope this helps x
    • abby56321
      abby56321 sharon37328

      Posted

      Thanks Sharon! Maybe it’s my anxiety just making me paranoid! But I’ve also done wayyyy too much reading about Xanax. Although, like most things.... I’m sure people mostly post negative things instead of positive! 
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