Trying to wean off Xanax

So I’m trying to wean off Xanax as my husband and I want to conceive. My psychiatrist knows this and still wants me taking my Xanax throughout the day since antidepressants and I don’t mix. Currently I take 1/2 of .25 mg as needed. She would prefer I wait until I’m panic attack free. I don’t know that I will ever get there. Our first and only child I was not suffering panic attacks so there wasn’t any issues.

Anyone have experience with panic attacks, pregnancy and weaning off Xanax? I’ve been trying and having more panic attacks which I’m assuming are withdrawal from not taking it. So rather than cold turkey I just took 1/2 a .25mg and I’m gonna try to do that daily then every other day?!

H.,

This is a tough and personal decision!

I can get why your P-doc might want to get you a bit more stable...with more recovery time from panic...

...but I also understand you not wanting to wait...because as you said, you just don't know when that might be, and you are ready to grow your family at this time.

I had both my babies pre-anxiety...so I don't have personal advice to offer...but can say that I have read many accounts of moms whose A/P was very managable sans Rx during pregnancy.

I wish you much ease in making your decision...and of course support you in any direction you decide to ultimately go.

With encouragment!

S.C.

Going off Xanax ..it can be difficult.Good luck!

I took Xanax as needed for my entire pregnancy as instructed by my Maternal Fetal Medicine Doctor. I found that knowing it was still an option helped me a lot and I took it much less and only when I had a panic attack.

I’m like you and cannot take AD’s.