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Suggest Treatment For Withdrawal Symptoms Of Xanax
Question: I have been on Xanax for 10 years. Was off for a year and got back on it for 4 months. Went thru Detox. Am at home. Scared to odeath what do I do now
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Brief Answer:
Do you have any symptoms at this time?
Detailed Answer:
HI and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about the difficulty you have had with xanax. I know how distressing it is to be on a drug for this long and probably be unable to function very well and fully without it. If you are having any symptoms and that is what led to its re-introduction, I will suggest that you stay on it and continue treatment as already planned. Drugs, though not without potential side effects, are actually designed to help us. We are aware of all the inconveniences taking drugs have but this is nothing compared to the huge benefits. I will rather suggest you continue taking this drug for as long as it is needed than to stop because of fears of its potential side effects.
In all, if you need this drug for the rest of your life, I will say stick to it and the benefits will outweigh the harm. Do not be scared of the potential side effects because very few persons get to suffer from serious ones.
I hope this helps. I Wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Do you have any symptoms at this time?
Detailed Answer:
HI and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about the difficulty you have had with xanax. I know how distressing it is to be on a drug for this long and probably be unable to function very well and fully without it. If you are having any symptoms and that is what led to its re-introduction, I will suggest that you stay on it and continue treatment as already planned. Drugs, though not without potential side effects, are actually designed to help us. We are aware of all the inconveniences taking drugs have but this is nothing compared to the huge benefits. I will rather suggest you continue taking this drug for as long as it is needed than to stop because of fears of its potential side effects.
In all, if you need this drug for the rest of your life, I will say stick to it and the benefits will outweigh the harm. Do not be scared of the potential side effects because very few persons get to suffer from serious ones.
I hope this helps. I Wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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