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Is Intake Of Xanax While Tampering Off From Klonopin Harmful?

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Posted on Thu, 4 Aug 2016
Question: i been weaning off klonopin down to .25 i took a xanax .25 today and wonder if this going to screw up my weaning. Stupid won't do that again
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Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (15 minutes later)
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Hello, and thanks for your question.

Xanax 0.25mg is equivalent to about 1mg of Klonopin. So yes, it will delay your weaning process. However, as long as you don't take any more, you should be able to proceed normally from here on out.

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Is Intake Of Xanax While Tampering Off From Klonopin Harmful?

Brief Answer: Consultation Detailed Answer: Hello, and thanks for your question. Xanax 0.25mg is equivalent to about 1mg of Klonopin. So yes, it will delay your weaning process. However, as long as you don't take any more, you should be able to proceed normally from here on out. Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.