I have been taking 1mg of xanax for 1 month before bed. I stopped taking it two days ago and didnt sleep at all last night. I dont crave it and i can go without it but is it safe to stop? I don't want to take it anymore and I can stop I just wonder if it is safe as i have horror stories however i haven't been on it for years like those folks. just 1 month.
2007-09-05 14:23:04 · 8 answers · asked by Jmh 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Most medications should be reduced bit by bit until you no longer take it.Going cold turkey with some medications can have serious side effects.
2007-09-05 14:28:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the best bet would be to ask the doctor who prescribed it to you. I take Xanax when needed, not on a daily basis, so my first reaction would be to tell you it's okay, but then again, everyone is different, so ask your doctor before you start or stop anything.
2007-09-05 14:27:30 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will not have any health problems stopping this medication after one month. It may take you time to get back to sleeping normally. I recommend you drink a cup of Chamomile Tea with honey in the evenings. This will help you to sleep.
2007-09-05 14:33:11 · answer #3 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for you. YES, it is safe to stop taking xanax. Here is some info that may help you out. Good luck and take care!
2007-09-05 14:28:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, you shouldn't. Unless your psychiatrist or doctor said you should stop, you should continue with your medication as prescribed until they tell you to stop talking it or modify it.
2007-09-05 14:32:48 · answer #5 · answered by marm212 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your dr but it isn't a big dose or a long period of time so while your waiting for that doc to call back, don't worry.
2007-09-05 14:27:30 · answer #6 · answered by Just Tink 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never stop a benzo cold turkey. Always taper even if you have taken 1 dose. Benzo's are poison.
2007-09-05 14:28:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Xanax is highly addictive. Stop taking it unless you really need it.
2007-09-05 14:27:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
after just one month, no it will not harm you to stop using it.
2007-09-05 14:27:25 · answer #9 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋