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Suggest Ways To Wean Off Xanax

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Posted on Wed, 9 Sep 2015
Question: How do I come off
xanax?

Took .25 as needed then approx 1 2.5 every other day
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Pregabalin or Gabapentin can help to reduce the withdrawal

Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries

I can understand your concern. Xanax is Alprazolam and the drug is a benzodiazepine drug. The drug if stopped abruptly or cold turkey results in withdrawal effects. Gradual dose reduction is needed to wean off the drug.

You are taking 2.5 mg every other day and this doses should be reduced abruptly. Other treatment is to use medicines that help to reduce the craving and also help to ease the withdrawal. Medicines like Pregabalin or Gabapentin can be used. Either of these medicines if used properly will help to reduce the withdrawal and will also help to reduce the craving. Please visit a psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and prescription.

Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care.

Please don't hesitate to ask again for more doubts.
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Suggest Ways To Wean Off Xanax

Brief Answer: Pregabalin or Gabapentin can help to reduce the withdrawal Detailed Answer: Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries I can understand your concern. Xanax is Alprazolam and the drug is a benzodiazepine drug. The drug if stopped abruptly or cold turkey results in withdrawal effects. Gradual dose reduction is needed to wean off the drug. You are taking 2.5 mg every other day and this doses should be reduced abruptly. Other treatment is to use medicines that help to reduce the craving and also help to ease the withdrawal. Medicines like Pregabalin or Gabapentin can be used. Either of these medicines if used properly will help to reduce the withdrawal and will also help to reduce the craving. Please visit a psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and prescription. Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care. Please don't hesitate to ask again for more doubts.