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How Should Alprazolam Usage Be Weaned Off?
I started with 1/2 mg of alprazolam. The doctor suggested it was cheaper to buy 2 mg and break it in quarters. I now have gradually upgraded to 2 mg nly at night and I sleep all night trhu. However my blood press has escalated to 190-100-94. What dio I do to get off this medicine? I am addicted
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
hi dear,
Thank you for your query.
First of all quit alprazolam and start long acting bezodiazepins like chordizepoxide or diazepam.
then gradually decrease the dose of it every week till you get sleep properly.
is there any other symptoms like low mood, loss of interest, appetite disturbance etc...
Thank you
Thank you for your query.
First of all quit alprazolam and start long acting bezodiazepins like chordizepoxide or diazepam.
then gradually decrease the dose of it every week till you get sleep properly.
is there any other symptoms like low mood, loss of interest, appetite disturbance etc...
Thank you
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