Going off of Xanax
I have been taking Xanax for 25 years for Fibromyalgia and Anxiety. I am trying to wean myself off of it. Has anyone done this?
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I have been taking Xanax for 25 years for Fibromyalgia and Anxiety. I am trying to wean myself off of it. Has anyone done this?
Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Depression & Anxiety Support Group.
Wouldn't you think yanking this medicine from someone who's been on it what 39 years is a bit harsh and regardless of them taking it away and not writing it anymore what about others out there like me ( if they exist,I'm sure they do ) you can't come of it like that , the Drs I've seen including my primary,and a few others including treatment centers I've called and spoke with says I can die trying to get off this ,so with that being said it scare the craziness right outta me , I'm only 54 , 3 son's and 10 beautiful grandchildren and I'd like to stick around awhile to watch them grow up so more ,so if it's up to the Drs which I knew that to begin with, then see I have no choice but to sue the makers of the company or something, something has to give ,ya can't put a person on this medication and then abruptly stop writing perceptions for it , that's considered murder in my eyes . Thank you for the well wishes
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3 ReactionsIt’s CRUCIAL that a some point you find a doctor that will not discontinue your prescription and do a very, very long proper taper. As a former 25 year Xanax user I will stick my neck out here and say it will take many years for you to get completely off this drug. You need to start looking for someone now in my opinion. Please go listen to ALL of Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring’s benzo videos on YouTube. He used to work for the FDA, he’s a physchiatrist and an unaddiction specialist. He explains things perfectly. Please listen to this doctor. It will take quite some time to listen to all his videos. Please message me if you would like to discuss anything else.
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7 ReactionsMay I ask where you went and got treatment? They say here in this tiny town me in hospital I can be off in a month and I know that's impossible not a month ,I'm actually very scared . I will make note of the videos and watch them. Thank you for your help and support 🌹
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4 ReactionsI didn’t go anywhere for treatment. After an exhaustive search I found a physchiatrist in a neighboring state that I worked with and still do.
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5 Reactions@fłowergirl9317
What medical condition are you taking Xanax to control?
Just because a physician gives you a prescription doesn't mean you have to accept it, have it filled, or take it. You chose to continue to get it refilled. Perhaps your doctor was negligent in approving those refills for so long, perhaps he wasn't. Instead of blaming everyone else, you need to accept some of the responsibility.
Benzodiazepines were never intended for long-term use. Does your doctor understand the potential complications of discontinuing this medicine so quickly?
Good luck,
Jake
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4 ReactionsIndiana? Do you get a 90!day supply? Bones? 35 years here on it. Yes had TKR that went bad. Lived in Ind, the region area. Had no problem up there. Thinks changed? They were dumping drugs like candy.
No I can't even get my perception here ,I can go 14 hours away and have it called up here to an Indiana pharmacy and get it filled but that's it and nobody definitely won't do a 90 day supply of xanex it's a controlled substance and yes your right ,things have changed very much , may I ask what mg your on and what state you live in ? Thanks for replying .
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2 ReactionsFlorida. 1.0. So what state are you going to. 14 hours is past Atlanta. Something sounds very strange. Never had a problem up there.
But…. Ind as Florida has changed. The pill mills ruined it and then who is in office.
Down here, don’t mess with the old people! Getting close to open carry. Scary state. Now some pharmacists have played games but we never had a problems. Others have.
Where in Ind?
State is not writing? That’s sad, immoral for those in pain! Bet they give tramadol for replacement surgery! Omg. Well, time to vote.
Are you taking vit D and B12? Helps with bones. Ashwagandha does help calm you. Found the Goli brand to be pretty pure. Their sleep gummy is good. Docs told me about them. They help.