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I was prescribed xanax about 4-5 days ago. I been takin 1 mg a day, but have decided to cut back to .5mg due to all the scary stuff I'm reading.
If Im able to get off xanax within a month or two, will this have any affects on me?
Also, I'm going to do it under doctor supervision, so should the withdrawls symptoms be less?

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Well, you should discuss your concerns with you doctor to be sure, but no short term use isn't likely to cause any major issues and the withdrawal symptoms should be minimal, if it's tapered slowly.

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What has you so afraid of taking it?

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I would get off now. I've talked to several doctors and they all say the same thing....
If you take xanax regularly for 2wks or longer, you're body becomes dependent. You will more than likely have withrawals of some sort. Probably minimal, but you'll still have some form of withdrawl.
At this point you can probably quit it easy.
I was taking it for about a week, same as you, and my doc told me to take .25mg for 3 days and quit.
BUT THIS IS NOT ANYTHING MORE THAN MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE.
CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR! Cuz I don't know your medical history or why you're having to take this. All I know is that me personaly, I've chosen to stay away from all benzos.

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I would get off now. I've talked to several doctors and they all say the same thing....
If you take xanax regularly for 2wks or longer, you're body becomes dependent. You will more than likely have withrawals of some sort. Probably minimal, but you'll still have some form of withdrawl.
At this point you can probably quit it easy.
I was taking it for about a week, same as you, and my doc told me to take .25mg for 3 days and quit.
BUT THIS IS NOT ANYTHING MORE THAN MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE.
CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR! Cuz I don't know your medical history or why you're having to take this. All I know is that me personaly, I've chosen to stay away from all benzos cuz it is VERY habit forming and can cause alot of problems.

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PS if you are really concerned....here is a link to a professional psychiatrist who will anwer your question for free.....

power-surge.com/asktheexperts/anxiety2.shtml

Hope that helps you! :)

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