this is a very difficult one, i also was taking codeine and benzo , and you really do need professional help to come off them, is there no way you can see a dr. xanax is not easy to come off, and its not to be advised to try cold turkey, doctors usually change you to valium for a taper, and you do need medical help to do that, im sorry not to be more helpful,but it would be wrong and probably dangerous if you just stopped them, i hope others may have some ideas for you to get some medical help,(im in the uk), best wishes
Hi,
There is no danger in stopping the pain medication cold turkey, unless he has other health problems---however, the Xanex should be tapered as there is a risk of seizures.
Since he has been down this road before then he knows what he is in for. He will have flu like symptoms for 5 or 7 days and he needs to just make himself comfortable, push fluids and get some food in when he can. Hot baths, or showers if he prefers, will help will the aches and light exercise helps with that as well.
What is he going to do for pain control? What is he going to do to stay off of the drugs?