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Posted by Alara on January 23, 2003, at 3:30:22
I am hoping that some members on this board can give me some advice on the best method of tapering off Xanax.
Since starting on Cipramil (Celexa) about a month ago, I have made huge progress. My social anxiety is under control and I am doing well at work (although I am very stressed by a tremendous workload).
I am currently taking 0.5mg at night for sleep and understand that I shouldn't be relying upon it. (My doctor wants me to wean off it too.) What is the best approach to cutting down, bearing in mind my hectic work schedule? I currently work an average of 45hours a week in a chronically understaffed department and am under pressure to do singing exams. Still, I think I'll be OK once I establish some sort of equilibrium.
Is it unrealistic for me to cut down to 25mg a night on Friday and Saturday nights? Somebody suggested cutting down by only 10% a week in a previous thread. I've been taking Xanax for about 4 months.
Many thanks,
Alara
Posted by Alara on January 23, 2003, at 3:31:49
In reply to Tapering off Xanax, posted by Alara on January 23, 2003, at 3:30:22
Sorry,
I meant that I am currently taking 0.5mg of Xanax a night. My daily Celexa dosage is 20mg.
Posted by e789 on January 24, 2003, at 20:32:16
In reply to Re: Tapering off Xanax, posted by Alara on January 23, 2003, at 3:31:49
By 4 weeks the Celexa should be pretty effective in controling your symptoms. I would suggest cutting the .5 mg tablet in half and and only take a .5 if you are really stressed out the next day. I used to take xanax as I was starting the Celexa...I have to tell you that I never felt better in my whole life than when I woke up the next morning really rested. But addiction runs in my family and I am not going to rely on this to get me through life. I have a few saved for if I get really stressed. I would wean yourself off this stuff as soon as you can. You can take more Celexa if your symptoms are not in control or your doc can add and adjunct med to help. Good luck
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