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Posted 7/23/2017 8:23 AM (GMT 0)
Been taking .125mg of xanax once a day for 4-5 months now and want to get off it. Just every time I want to come off of it I worry about seizures /:
Have any of you came off this drug ? If so how
Thanks
Posted 7/23/2017 8:33 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

The best way to come off a benzodiazepine is very slowly so that it will reduce the likelihood of you getting any withdrawal symptoms.

But seeing as you have been on a low dose for not that long a time I think you should not have to many problems.

Hibee
Posted 7/23/2017 8:34 AM (GMT 0)
Should I cut it in half ?
Posted 7/23/2017 8:38 AM (GMT 0)
Yes that would be a good option
Posted 7/23/2017 3:24 PM (GMT 0)
I just came off of .5 of klonopin after a year and a half. I tried cold turkey and it was awful. So I tapered and out the schedule in my phone to remind me.
3/4 a pull for two weeks
1/2 a pill for two weeks
1/4 pill for a week then every other day and every two days and then I just stopped unless I felt sick (which I didnt)
Posted 7/23/2017 6:06 PM (GMT 0)
How long have you been off of it for ?
Posted 7/24/2017 4:20 AM (GMT 0)
July 1st was the last one
Posted 7/24/2017 5:08 PM (GMT 0)
Yes - I just came off it.

Cut down by 0.25 mg every two weeks.

If you experience too many withdrawal symptoms that you cannot handle, make further cuts - still decreasing every two weeks.
Posted 7/24/2017 7:13 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Rick,

You can also look up the water titration method... (youtube)

...which is the most gentle and gradual discontinuation method.

You will do just fine I am sure...keep us updated!

S.C.
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