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Mar 05, 2021, 07:06 AM
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So now I am officially starting to taper off Xanax. Long story. But I've been on it everyday for 5 years (I know it's not recommended long term, but they have allowed me to stay on it due to panic disorder/agoraphobia) so now it's time to taper. Basically because I want to have a baby with my husband but there's more.
I've gone down .25mg and have been on 1.75mg for four days. I'm scared but I've got to do this. And yes I am doing this with a doctor. I guess I'm just looking for any advice or encouragement from people who can relate. I at first went down to 1.5 but that was too big of a jump and I had withdrawal so I'm going to stay at 1.75 for a week. Looking forward to my cognitive abilities hopefully returning. For example, I always go for the wrong cupboard when I mean to go for the coffee cup cupboard. Just a little thing I've noticed. |
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Mar 05, 2021, 10:09 AM
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I went off it. It wasnt fun. My dr gave me like huge congratulations, he said he didnt often see it. I took a lot of naps to get thru the worst of it. Maybe see your dentist for a mouthguard if it makes you grind your teeth.
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Mar 05, 2021, 07:49 PM
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Sometimes it helps to go onto Klonopin and then taper off of Klonopin instead since Xanax has such a short half-life. Klonopin (for me, in the past) has been easier to get off of than Xanax.
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Mar 06, 2021, 05:52 AM
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That is a good point. Klonopin has a very long half life and is a great way to tales off more potent Benzos.
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Mar 08, 2021, 05:09 PM
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Im scared to go off it. I’m even keeping my Pdoc when I move 3 hours away because he prescribes it with no questions asked. I honestly think he’s a bit careless when it comes to benzos.
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Mar 08, 2021, 05:47 PM
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I went off it years ago before it was a big deal. Just a two week taper. It was fine, I was fine.
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Mar 11, 2021, 07:45 AM
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Hmm, I don't think a two week taper would be enough for me but thank you for responding. I have instant withdrawal if I skip or lower a dose.
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Mar 11, 2021, 08:48 PM
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you might want to switch to Valium or Klonopin and do a liquid taper it may take a year to get off of it but it will be easier on your body
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#9
Jun 21, 2021, 05:49 AM
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Had some life events come up so it's only now that I'm able to start tapering. Unfortunately my psych will not switch me but that's fine. I heard that an eight week taper is the minimum required? Anyone done it in that time because that's my plan right now, down from 2mg daily.
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#10
Jul 26, 2021, 05:51 AM
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I'm down to 1.25mg and not having any withdrawal.
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| Bill3, unaluna
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Aug 01, 2021, 09:28 PM
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Aug 17, 2021, 05:29 AM
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Down to .75.
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| Bill3
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Aug 17, 2021, 06:52 AM
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Way to go.
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Aug 17, 2021, 09:30 AM
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Aug 17, 2021, 04:05 PM
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Thank you so much, guys.
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| WastingAsparagus
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