Posted by Amy Blue on July 9, 2001, at 15:52:17
In reply to Xanax, posted by onlymeisee on July 9, 2001, at 14:17:54
I went off Xanax cold turkey and I don't recommend that route. I got very ill, mentally and physically.
If you've been on 2 mgs for 3 years it sounds like you haven't developed any sort of tolerance. However, your body is physically dependent on it so you need to go down slowly. I would suggest you taper very slowly in order to avoid withdrawal. There is a lot of hype out there - both good and bad - but you have to remember that everyone is different. Try lowering by 0.25 mgs/day every 2 weeks. I know it sounds slow but it will be WORTH IT if you don't have withdrawal.
Also avoid all stimulants - caffeine, sugar, simple carbs - because these may cause your anxiety to increase which will not be good in conjunction w/ lowering Xanax.
Good luck!
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