My daughter was determined to get off Xanex..which was a biggie for her. I don't know the strength she was on but she took 3 or more a day and was very dependant on them. She decided to taper off as she was afraid of the side effects also. She was taking them for the tremors she was getting with the Lyme disease as it affects the nerves. The Dr wasn't too happy about her getting off of them and was worried her tremors would get worse but they only came sporadically for a while. She still gets them once in a while but she is off the Xanex..she said she hates being addicted to anything and wanted to get off it if possible and she did it. She is still on antibiotics but is doingin pretty good finally..
I was on Wellbutrin for quitting smoking for 3 months and was taking Xanex at the same time..I was able to quit smoking and the Dr waited a month later and said..no more..he took my Wellbutrin away..but I was fine..quit them both at the same time cold turkey..I had no problems..
Snoozy