Hello doctor, I am a 60 year old female in not too bad health. I have been on 0.25 mg of Xanax in the morning, and 0.50 mg of Xanax at bedtime, since the last three months. Now it is time to come off it. Also, I take 50 mg Pristiq in the morning. My doctor wants to change my Xanax schedule to 0.25 mg in the morning, 0.25 mg in the late afternoon and 0.25 mg at bedtime as a preparation of tapering. Is this a sound idea? I thought it would be easier to leave it as is, and taper that way. Also, they want to do a 25 % taper, and I thought 10% was the maximum that can be done. Any input will be appreciated. Also, should it be decreased every week or every two weeks?
Hello. I have read your query, and understand that you are looking to taper Xanax. For further queries consult a psychiatrist online -->