Posted by Bill LL on October 8, 2003, at 15:09:42
In reply to withdrawal from xanax, posted by ginger C on October 7, 2003, at 12:31:51
If she indeed should be taken off of Xanax, I think it should be done in a more gradual way. But the important questionn is: How was she feeling while on the 3mg? If she was doing ok for 12 years, why take her off even if she is "addicted". Who cares as long as she is functioning well. But, if she was having problems on it, then her dose should be reduced.
Either way, I would definitely see a different doctor if I were her.
> Anyone out there have any experience of being taken off xanax too quickly? I have an employee who had been taking 3mg a day for twelve years. Her psychiatrist retired and they gave her a new doc. e accused her of being addicted to the drug and pulled her down to 0.5mg every other day. She is going through a major withdrawal she has severe mood swings,crying spells and panic attacks as well as sudden outbursts of anger. This is affecting her job performance and is not helping my bi-polar from having to deal with it. I feel sorry for her and wish I could do something so if anyone has any suggestions please let me know.
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