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How long does Xanax withdrawal effects take to start showing up in your body?

I've taking .75mg of Alprazolam since a year or so, of course I have been increasing my dose to have the same effect since then, from .25 to this. Now my concern is that at the very beginning of the next day I wake up like anxious and accelerated. Is this a sign of withdrawal? only a few hours (8) later since I took the pill??? Hope not cause then It means that Xanax don't give you any oportunity of time and asks for more inmediately...

Please let me know. I'd like to know how long does Xanax withdrawal effects take to start showing in your body and what are the first sensations of symptoms please.

Blessings!
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Your feelings of "anxiety and acceleration" in the morning are symptoms of Xanax w/d. 4-6 hours after the last dose seems to be the norm for most people. You ask what are the first sensations of w/d. Keep in mind that we are all different, that we all experience drugs in different ways, but apparently for you, anxiety and acceleration are two of the first symptoms of w/d that you're going to be feeling.
This is why Xanax is usually prescribed for "AS NEEDED,"  rather than daily use. It is a great med for panic, but not daily and not long term.
Please do not try and taper off the Xanax yourself. Consult with the doctor who prescribed it for you and work out a slow taper plan.
Best of luck
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