Wean off xanax

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HI I would like to know how to wean off xanax safely. I was given xanax on 2/14/09 .5mg at the ER where I went because racing heart and high blood pressure reading. The bottle said to take every 8 hours but I did not take that way, I only took it once a day in the morning that when my anxiety is at it worst till this past wednesday (2/19/09)than I reduce to .25mg on Thursday once a day. I do not know how long to take it at .25mg. I have not been able to see my regular doctor till 2 weeks. I do not want to become addictive to it. I also take paxil 20mg and buspar 2.5mg. I just worry about having another panic attack like this past saturday. Any help would be appreciated.
 
No need to worry about weaning off it at this point. Many, many doctors prescribe it on an "as needed" basis. Save them and use them when you need them :)
 
I agree, save what you've got. You've only used it a couple of days at a low dose. People that are the most concerned about getting addicted (me included), are usually the ones that have the least amount of chance of that happening.

Good luck!
 
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