Wean Off Of Xanax Xrq

I take 4 mgs of xanax and 4mgs of xanax xr. The xr never worked well for me so the dr added the reg xanax for breakthru. how do I wean. I've been on them for 1and1/2 yrs. I don't like the side effects but how do you wean when xr can't be broken.I need to get off them

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I also had to gradually increase my dosage of Xanax to maintain the needed effectiveness. My Dr. started me on Klonopin, at my request, and I gradually got off Xanax in a couple of weeks. I am very satisfied with Klonopin & have not had to increase my dosage in 3 years. Best drug decision I ever made.

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I can only suggest talking to your doctor about it. There are lower doses of the Xanax XR available, so they should be able to prescribe a lower dosage to help you wean off.

Stopping it abruptly can create a very high risk of experiencing seizures, in addition to the usual withdrawal effects, so you really need to stay away from doing that.

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Have you discussed it with your doctor, yet?

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