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Xanax detox?

Has anyone ever gone to rehab for Xanax detox?  If so, what do they give you, and what is it like?  I am hoping to be able to do this as an outpatient with slow withdrawal from a transfer to a longer acting benzo like valium, but had a bad reaction when trying klonopin.  Also, I am having a hard time finding a good psychiatrist.  If worse comes to worse, what is the detox like?
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i detoxed from xanax before. it has to be a very slow detox with a longer acting benzo like ativan or klonopin. You have to be careful because if you taper too quickly you could have seizures and possible death. your doctor will probably want to put you on something like keppra to prevent seizures. It has to be a real slow detox and it wont be so bad. You will be anxious, might have some insomnia and not able to think clearly. but again if its slow you'll be ok. The hardest part as with anything is staying off it once you've completely detoxed. best of luck!
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What about changing to xanax extended release??? Would that be a possible next step?
Marie


I detoxed from Xanax 15 years ago, so I can't remember what they used.  Someone has to know!!!
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I dont have any personal experience with this, but I DO know that xanex has to be tapered off slowly. If not, it can be very dangerous or even fatal. That's all I really know about it. Don't stop it cold turkey.
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