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XANAX withdrawal

Posted by dianrib @dianrib, Jul 16, 2018

I found out the hard way how difficult it is to get off Xanax. My MD never warned me of this . 3 days with no Xanax sent me to the ER with 300 BP.. horrid headache, nausea. I thought I was dying or having a stroke . ER team did a brain scan to check. People must be made more aware of this. Check with your Pharmacist. I did not have this problem with Prozac...quit easily.

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pmukerji | @pmukerji | Oct 26, 2025
In reply to @pmukerji "I have severe bedbound long Covid. Xanax calms my multiple neuro inflammatory symptoms including nasal congestion...." + (show)
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I have severe bedbound long Covid. Xanax calms my multiple neuro inflammatory symptoms including nasal congestion.

Part of me wants to continue as it is the only thing that allows me relief.

Then I read horror stories of dependence. Not sure whether to continue or quit. Either way life is hellush.

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I’m 62, with no life left if I don’t survive severe Long Covid…. Sad to say . 77 is young !

Xanax is also helping with other symptoms of nervous system inflammation.

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bajjerfan | @bajjerfan | Oct 26, 2025
In reply to @pmukerji "I’m 62, with no life left if I don’t survive severe Long Covid…. Sad to say..." + (show)
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I’m 62, with no life left if I don’t survive severe Long Covid…. Sad to say . 77 is young !

Xanax is also helping with other symptoms of nervous system inflammation.

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@pmukerji

I suppose it could be somewhat young if one has really good health.

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delehine | @delehine | 2 days ago
In reply to @lisalucier "Hi, @dianrib — sounds like it was very difficult to get off of Alprazolam (Xanax). Feeling..." + (show)
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Hi, @dianrib — sounds like it was very difficult to get off of Alprazolam (Xanax). Feeling as though you were dying or having a stroke is scary.

I'd like to invite a few others into this discussion, like @liz223 @max5647@128128terry11t @patricia1955 @blacksilk9 @terra and @toasty, who may have some thoughts about your experiences with coming off of Alprazolam (Xanax) and also may have some experiences of their own with this medication to share.

@dianrib — if you are comfortable, will you share a bit about why you were originally prescribed Alprazolam (Xanax)?

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@lisalucier panic attack & surgery , I don’t have depression tho

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