Posted by cg1973 on February 8, 2008, at 16:01:38
reply to Xanax Withdrawal - 3mg at night, posted by cg1973 on February 8, 2008, at 14:27:47
> Okay, upon the advice of a Rhumetologist to whom I was sent (somewhat randomly) I am switching to Flexeril to help me sleep instead of Xanax. So, I need to withdraw from the Xanax which I only take at night (3mg). Any advice on a schedule? Words of advice? I know that Xanax is short acting and that it's odd to only take it once a day but, none the less, I seem to be having "classic" withdrawal symptoms.
Hi there cg1973,
I strongly recommend that you read and take the Heather Ashton manual to your doctor:
http://www.benzo.org.uk/manual/index.htm
And here is a specific schedule for Xanax 4mg (you would have to adjust slightly lower for 3mg, but your doc could figure this out given the 4mg schedule:
http://www.benzo.org.uk/manual/bzsched.htm#s7
This is the most humane way to withdraw off a benzo IMO. Let me know if you have any questions, as I know the manual well. You may also want to post this on the withdrawal board, or Dr. Bob may redirect it pretty quickly... Good luck with stopping the Xanax, let me know if I can help!
Regards,
PX1
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