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What Causes Strokes And Back Pain After Discontinuing Xanax?

Patsy is 72 she has been taking hydro cap for around 10 years her dr stopped them without notice last month she said another dr had called an said she seemed over medicated. Would not say who. Also stopped her zanex. She has a bad back and has had several strokes. Should she have been foes end to go cold turkey off the Medes. Now they won t even refill her cough syrup. And basicly act like they don t care what happens to her. Just they won t prescribe any controlled sub. Scared they could loose lisence. That s what the dr said I kid you not.
Fri, 9 Nov 2018
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Hello,

Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. It is not related to Xanax.

We have to rule out have to rule out possibilities like stroke attack. An MRI scan is required for further assessment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Strokes And Back Pain After Discontinuing Xanax?

Hello, Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. It is not related to Xanax. We have to rule out have to rule out possibilities like stroke attack. An MRI scan is required for further assessment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician