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Posted 6/17/2017 2:40 PM (GMT 0)
Hello,

So backstory, I've been on Xanax for 5-6 years. My doctor retired and the new doctor took me off all my Medication and nobody likes to prescribe Xanax anymore. I've been waking up in the mornings ever since taking Xanax shaking trembling heart flutters and what not ever since I can remember... anyone on Xanax have these effects on them? I've been trying to wean off taking a half a day and today is my first day completely out so I'm afraid to move or get out of bed. Is this a withdrawal symptom? How long will this take to go away?! Super uncomfortable and I'll NEVER take another Xanax again ever in my life after this. No doctor better ever prescribe it to me ever again. No no no no way!! Super angry and upset about this!
Posted 6/17/2017 4:02 PM (GMT 0)
LMA,

I am sorry to hear that you are going through this currently...I can feel how difficult it is for you. :/

It is important for you to do a gradual and gentle wean...so I suggest that you look into water titration.

This method involveds dissolving your Rx in water, to achieve a dilution with the smallest particulates possible. This way you can keep a steady, but low dose in your system, and gradually drink less and less (or decrease the med to water ratio over time)

You can find instructional videos on youtube...or better yet, ask your doctor or pharmacist for a plan!

All the best, and keep us updated!

S.C.
Posted 6/19/2017 6:00 PM (GMT 0)
These are most likely withdrawal effects if you tried to stop it without a gradual taper. I just got off of it 2 weeks ago. For both Xanax and Clonazepam, doctors had me decrease by 0.25 mg every two weeks. I was even told for the Xanax, you might even want to do a slower taper than that depending on how you feel with withdrawal symptoms.
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