
Suggest Treatment For Insomnia After Abruptly Stopping Alprazolam

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Hello XXXXXXX
I'm sorry about the insomnia, and yes, it needs to be tapered slowly. As you were on a total of 50 mg/day, I suggest you restart the evening dose of 25 mg, and then go in to see your doctor to follow up.
If the alprazolam was being taken for anxiety, and if you are still having problems with anxiety, you may need a medication specifically for this, such as an SSRI medication. Escitalopram (Lexapro) is in this class and generally has fewer side effects and earlier onset of action (1-2 weeks) than some of the other SSRIs. You can continue the evening alprazolam while you are on it until the SSRI starts working adequately (such as around a month). Escitalopram is not a sleep aid like alprazolam can be, but if the underlying problem is anxiety, it can treat that.
I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information or clarification.


Take 0.25 mg alprazolam in the evening.
Detailed Answer:
Yes, you are right - I'm sorry I didn't catch that.
And no, it doesn't make a difference in terms of going back on half as much (per day) after having discontinued too quickly.
I hope you have a better night sleep!

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