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Going For Detoxification To Get Off Xanax. Use Phenobarbital For Withdrawal. Is It Fine?
Question: I am going to detox to come off of Xanax for 30 years. the nurse told me they use phenobarbital for withdrawals. my Xanax has been prescribed by my physician.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using health care magic for posting your query.
I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.
However I would require a couple of more details to help you in answering your query in a better justified way.
1) How much xanax are you using per day
2) Have you ever tried to come off it? Was there a problem?
3) Is it an indoor detox or outpatient detox?
Hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience.
Regards and wish you good health,
Dr. Srikanth Reddy MD
Neuro-Psychiatrist and Sexologist
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using health care magic for posting your query.
I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.
However I would require a couple of more details to help you in answering your query in a better justified way.
1) How much xanax are you using per day
2) Have you ever tried to come off it? Was there a problem?
3) Is it an indoor detox or outpatient detox?
Hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience.
Regards and wish you good health,
Dr. Srikanth Reddy MD
Neuro-Psychiatrist and Sexologist
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