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Suggest Ways To Wean Off Xanax
Question: if you are trying to stop taking Xanax should it be cold turkey or decrease dose over several days
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
You CANNOT stop Xanax cold turkey. This would result in withdrawal, and the risk of seizure and death.
You need to have a psychiatrist carefully decrease the dose and monitor you for signs of withdrawal. Decrease by no more than 20% every two weeks. Also there are several other parameters to be watchful for.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
You CANNOT stop Xanax cold turkey. This would result in withdrawal, and the risk of seizure and death.
You need to have a psychiatrist carefully decrease the dose and monitor you for signs of withdrawal. Decrease by no more than 20% every two weeks. Also there are several other parameters to be watchful for.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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