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Suggest Dosage For Alprazolam
Question: I take 3, 0.5 Alprazolam a day. I started with 2 in 2009, and my doctor upped to 3 a day in 2012. My question is the dosage and length of time taking the med enough say I'm physically addicted to it. I asked my doctor and he said he wasn't concerned because of the low dosage. There are days I only take 2 a day and I never take more than 3. Am I in trouble?
Brief Answer:
For now, there is no strong reason to suspect you are in trouble!
Detailed Answer:
HI and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this concern you have related to this drug. The dosage is low and offers little room for possible addiction. However, to be on the safe side, low the lowest possible dose needed to control your symptoms. I believe you are able to do with two and there is no need going with three as two have produced similar results on days you have done so. In all you are not in trouble, to further be safer, take only two per day as it seems equally effective.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
For now, there is no strong reason to suspect you are in trouble!
Detailed Answer:
HI and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this concern you have related to this drug. The dosage is low and offers little room for possible addiction. However, to be on the safe side, low the lowest possible dose needed to control your symptoms. I believe you are able to do with two and there is no need going with three as two have produced similar results on days you have done so. In all you are not in trouble, to further be safer, take only two per day as it seems equally effective.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
If I want to stop taking it all together, do I need to wean myself off of it or go cold turkey?
Brief Answer:
Wean yourself off this slowly!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I will suggest you wean yourself progressively over time. Cold turkey is highly discouraged. Before doing so, talk to your doctor.
Keep me posted!
Wean yourself off this slowly!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I will suggest you wean yourself progressively over time. Cold turkey is highly discouraged. Before doing so, talk to your doctor.
Keep me posted!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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