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Guide To Get Off Xanex While Being On Detoxing Off Methadone

hey, I was just needing some advice on how I can get off xanex. I take about 3-4mg a day. I don t want to be on them anymore. I don t have a doctor of my own. someone gave me one a year ago and I became dependant on them. I want to wean off but don t know how. I am also detoxing off methadone. im on 15mg of that, and going down 1mg a wk. I have struggled with all this for years. im happy now. I have a 4 year old daughter and a great life to live for. I do have fibromyalgia and anxiety but I just want to quit. its the only thing stopping me from living a free happy life. thank you for your time.
Sat, 1 Feb 2014
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Hi,

Before quitting Xanax, you should take some treatment for fibromyalgia and anxiety and quit only when these are under control. SSRI medicines like Zoloft, Paxil etc would be a good option. Once the SSRI starts showing its response, then only start tapering Xanax very slowly. Do not try to reduce more than 0.25 mg every two to three weeks as you will find it difficult. Do not taper both Xanax and Methadone at the same time.

Best wishes.


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Guide To Get Off Xanex While Being On Detoxing Off Methadone

Hi, Before quitting Xanax, you should take some treatment for fibromyalgia and anxiety and quit only when these are under control. SSRI medicines like Zoloft, Paxil etc would be a good option. Once the SSRI starts showing its response, then only start tapering Xanax very slowly. Do not try to reduce more than 0.25 mg every two to three weeks as you will find it difficult. Do not taper both Xanax and Methadone at the same time. Best wishes.