Follow up question to getting off Prozac

Thank you so much for answering my question about getting off Prozac. You stated that I should discuss a short term  dose of klonopin to get the anxiety back on track. I currently have been prescribed .5 mg of Xanax to take up to 3 times per day as needed for anxiety.  When anxiety was really high after Prozac side effects began I took up to 3 pills per day and as side effects have lessened I currently take 1/2 of one pill (.25 mg) roughly twice per day as needed. Is there a reason why a short course of klonopin would be better than the Xanax I currently take? I appreciate any advice you can provide. My doctor did not mention klonopin to me although she did ask me to keep track of how muchxanax was needed to relieve the anxiety.

[Roger Gould, M.D.]

Xanax is fine as long as you don't take too much or for too long. Klonopin is a longer acting, and a little easier to regulate...Just stick with your doctor's advise.