Smaller doses more often vs larger every 6 hours-XANAX

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I've seen mixed reviews on this subject, but wanted opinions on my personal situation and current tactic.

 

I read dosing less often in some posts is better that the brain doesnt get used to a continuous intake of benzos. However, I think when tapering Xanax, this might could be different? The half life is so short...I've accomplished going from 2 mg down to 1.5 as a first cut. I've tried taking 3 doses of .5 which made me more comfortable when I dosed but more symptoms in between the longer stretches between dosing.

 

Today, I've taken .25 mg doses as needed and am holding at 1 mg so far today. I'm not comfortable, by any means, but knowing I can stick to my taper and still dose 2 more times today (.25) seems to mentally alleviate some fear. I'm pushing the dosing times until absolutely needed.

 

Anyone tapered this way? Or have advice for me tapering in this manner?

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And sorry for the bold type. I haven't a clue how that happened. 

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You will be more stable on smaller doses more often.

 

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I've seen mixed reviews on this subject, but wanted opinions on my personal situation and current tactic.

 

I read dosing less often in some posts is better that the brain doesnt get used to a continuous intake of benzos. However, I think when tapering Xanax, this might could be different? The half life is so short...I've accomplished going from 2 mg down to 1.5 as a first cut. I've tried taking 3 doses of .5 which made me more comfortable when I dosed but more symptoms in between the longer stretches between dosing.

 

Today, I've taken .25 mg doses as needed and am holding at 1 mg so far today. I'm not comfortable, by any means, but knowing I can stick to my taper and still dose 2 more times today (.25) seems to mentally alleviate some fear. I'm pushing the dosing times until absolutely needed.

 

Anyone tapered this way? Or have advice for me tapering in this manner?

 

I did this before I joined BenzoBuddies…somewhat of an 'as needed' basis taper.  It worked okay for me, though I don't think it would work for everyone.  I dosed four times a day as I got lower, which is where things can get dicey in a Xanax taper.

 

I started at 2mg of Xanax, too.  .0625mg cuts worked best for me at the low end of the taper.

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My max dose of Xanax was 1.5 mg and I took it 6x/day.  I crossed over to Ativan then valium for tapering though...