Hi,I am Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (Psychiatrist). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
I use to take Xanax for my anxiety/panic attacks. This seemed to be the only pill that worked as I have tried many others. I am going to quit Xanax cold turkey; I have no choice. What should I expect and what can I do to make the process a little better?
Hello, Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. Paroxetine is a very good drug for anxiety and panic attacks. You may also benefit from clonazepma or alprazolam. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link: bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy
Wish you good health, Kind regards Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.
Xanex is Alprazolam and the drug belongs to Benzodiazepines group of drug. The drug is a brain depressant and abrupt stoppage of use after prolonged use may result in withdrawal symptoms. You are planning to go cold turkey and I would not advise this. Withdrawal symptoms in form of restlessness, anxiety, insomnia, brain fog, giddiness may be observed. In severe cases there is risk of precipitation of seizures. So it's not advisable to stop the use abruptly. Consult your doctor and start to taper the doses of drug gradually by 20-25% every two weeks and to taper the doses completely in about 8 weeks. This will prevent serious withdrawal symptoms.
Thanks, hope this helps you
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
Suggest Treatment For Anxiety And Panic Attacks
Hello, Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. Paroxetine is a very good drug for anxiety and panic attacks. You may also benefit from clonazepma or alprazolam. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link: bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy Wish you good health, Kind regards Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.