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I Have .25mg Xanax . I’m Going Through Withdrawals. I

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Posted on Mon, 15 Jul 2019
Question: I have .25mg Xanax. I’m going through withdrawals. I took yesterday morning and another in the afternoon. Am I safe to take another one now?
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Reduce it gradually to 20-15-10 mg twice daily for two weeks each.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

You can take another one now because you can have a xanax tablet every 12 hours.
If you want to stop it you can reduce the dosage gradually by taking 20 mg every 12 hours for two weeks. Then the next two weeks reduce it to 15 mg and 10 mg twice daily for next two weeks.
Stopping it gradually will help you not develop withdrawal symptoms.
Cutting it cold Turkey is not advisable.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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I Have .25mg Xanax . I’m Going Through Withdrawals. I

Brief Answer: Reduce it gradually to 20-15-10 mg twice daily for two weeks each. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service. I read your query and here is my advice. You can take another one now because you can have a xanax tablet every 12 hours. If you want to stop it you can reduce the dosage gradually by taking 20 mg every 12 hours for two weeks. Then the next two weeks reduce it to 15 mg and 10 mg twice daily for next two weeks. Stopping it gradually will help you not develop withdrawal symptoms. Cutting it cold Turkey is not advisable. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.