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What Are The Withdrawal Effects Of Xanax?
Question: Ive been on xanax for 5 months taking 1miligram before bedtime. Well this was during my chemo months. Now that my chemo over i didnt ask my doctor for a refill. Well i think i black out for a few seconds on friday. Since then i been feeling light headed or feeling like my equlibrium is off. It took 5 nights before i was able to finally go to sleep. Is this xanax withdrawal?
Brief Answer:
Withdrawal effects of xanax.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
You took xanax 1mg for 5 months.
Stopping xanax abruptly can cause withdrawal symptoms.
In my opinion, the blackout and lightheadedness which were experiencing were most probably the withdrawal effects of xanax. It can usually last for 7-10days.
Its great that you are back to your normal sleep now.
I would also request to get your blood pressure checked. Sometimes, altered BP can also cause these symptoms.
Hope this helps.
Feel free to ask further.
Thanks.
Withdrawal effects of xanax.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
You took xanax 1mg for 5 months.
Stopping xanax abruptly can cause withdrawal symptoms.
In my opinion, the blackout and lightheadedness which were experiencing were most probably the withdrawal effects of xanax. It can usually last for 7-10days.
Its great that you are back to your normal sleep now.
I would also request to get your blood pressure checked. Sometimes, altered BP can also cause these symptoms.
Hope this helps.
Feel free to ask further.
Thanks.
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