i have been taking unperscribed xanax bars for almost a year.

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i have been taking unperscribed xanax bars for almost a year. along with 100mg lamictal ,.5 chlonapan , adderall 30mg xl 10mg adderall . i take one xanax bar @11:00 a.m & another one one @ about 5:00p.m daily .
i have been diagnosed with bypolar , adhd ,and i have severe anxiety attacks . i , told my physiciatrist that i had been taking them , and she recommened , that i stop taking the xanax, that they were very dangerous, she gave me 1mg cholanapam and said to take 2 @ 11.00a.m. &5:00p.m. when i ususally take the xanax bars . it's not helping , it's been about day 4 and still taking i bar a day ,feel awful feels like my throat is closing up , when the xanax is wearing off constant crying spell , feel like i have the flu . i , hate everything i just want to get in my car and drive , can't stand to be at home hate it . and i WILL NOT GO TO A REHAB FACILITIE , what should i do /

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just what my phychitrist has recommended but sill taking some xanax bar

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Hi

Just one questions so I may better assist you?
Were you taking the 2 mg bar or a smaller dosage?

DoctorL

i was taking 1mg bar twice a day.

Hi

Being that you have been taking Xanax for about a year, the best way to stop it would be by gradually decreasing the dose.
You should not stop taking xanax suddenly. Being that you have been taking it for a year now your system has become dependent on it, and suddenly stoping it would result in withdrawal symptoms which may be, feeling anxious, irritable, and not being able to sleep.
My suggestion would be to discuss decreasing the dose instead of not taking any at all, with your psychiatrist.
You may consider taking 0.5 mg (half a tablet) twice a day and than eventually decreasing it to 0.5mg daily, and than completely stoping it.
With Xanax is always best to gradually decrease the dose versus stoping it at once.

Best wishes....

I hope this helps. If you have any further questions don’t hesitate to ask.
DoctorL

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