Going off of Xanax

Posted by bvgrammy @bvgrammy, Nov 23, 2016

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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You have to keep in mind that the state didn’t put you on Xanax, the doctors did. Also the DEA is a federal agency not a state agency. The state of Indiana has nothing to do with your prescriptions. Your doctors are the only ones responsible for your medications. As I said doctors are yanking prescriptions in all states. Yes you are on an extreme amount of Xanax. Good luck and God bless.

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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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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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It’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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It’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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May 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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May 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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I 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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Actually my bio is my question, I was told if I try to come off xanex I'd die , I was put on it at age 15 and now I'm 54 I didn't know any better or what the med was or what it could do to my body over time , all in all honesty I wish I could sue tge makers of this drug, not only am I addicted, the state of Indiana whwre qe bought a home wont write tge perception so wvery 3 months i drive 14 hours 1 way to get it , i cant hardly take tgis ride anymore as i have other issues like deteriorating bones and more , help please . Thank you 🙏

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@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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Actually my bio is my question, I was told if I try to come off xanex I'd die , I was put on it at age 15 and now I'm 54 I didn't know any better or what the med was or what it could do to my body over time , all in all honesty I wish I could sue tge makers of this drug, not only am I addicted, the state of Indiana whwre qe bought a home wont write tge perception so wvery 3 months i drive 14 hours 1 way to get it , i cant hardly take tgis ride anymore as i have other issues like deteriorating bones and more , help please . Thank you 🙏

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Indiana? 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.

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Indiana? 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.

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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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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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Florida. 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?

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So sorry to hear. Could you be more specific about the state of Indiana no longer writing scripts.

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State is not writing? That’s sad, immoral for those in pain! Bet they give tramadol for replacement surgery! Omg. Well, time to vote.

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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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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.

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