Getting off my zanax

[[te...]]

I'm new here, I been talking 2mg of Xanax for about 14 years, down to 1 in half mg, just started, my legs are burning and pin pokes, is the the Xanax? I also take Norco for my pain so idk what's going on.

[[Br...]]

Hello @[te...] and welcome to BenzoBuddies!  You'll find an abundance of good information and support here to help you with your taper off Xanax.   

It will help us to have a bit more information.  Please tell us more about your taper. What made you decide to quit?  Have you ever started and quit a benzo before? 

As a general guideline for tapering we typically suggest making cuts of 5-10% of your most recent dose every two weeks or so depending on your symptoms.  If you have difficult withdrawal symptoms that make it difficult to function it's usually a sign that you need to slow down your taper, making smaller cuts and/or holding longer between cuts.  If you started off your taper with a cut of .5mg that would be a 25% cut, considerably larger than we typically suggest.  

We're glad you found us!

Brighterday

[[te...]]

I want to get off both the Norco and Xanax, so what should I be doing PLEASE. Im my mom's caretaker and I need help!!

[[Br...]]

Hi @[te...] - I would make much smaller cuts of your Xanax.  As I mentioned above it looks like you started off your taper with a cut of .5mg.  I would make a much smaller cut. For instance, if you are using 1 mg pills, I would  try to cut the pills into 1/8ths and reduce your dose by 1/8mg.  This may be gentler on your system.

How many mgs are your Xanax tablets?  Do you take Xanax once a day?  

As you know, Norco is an opioid medication.  How long have you been taking it?

[[te...]]

I take 2 mg of Xanax before bed, and I'm prescribed 4 10 mg of Norco a day for my back.

[[te...]]

11 minutes ago, [[t...] said:

I take 2 mg of Xanax before bed, and I'm prescribed 4 10 mg of Norco a day for my back.

 

[[Br...]]

As mentioned above I would make much smaller cuts of your Xanax.  As I mentioned above it looks like you started off your taper with a cut of .5mg.  I would make a much smaller cut. For instance, if you are using 1 mg pills, I would  try to cut the pills into 1/8ths and reduce your dose by 1/8mg.  Making smaller cuts may help keep your withdrawal symptoms to a minimum.

[[te...]]

I don't know how to cut the meds? 

[[Br...]]

@[te...] - some people use a razor blade - very carefully!

[[...]]

Hi, How do you take 1/8 off a 1 mg pill?

I've been a member for a long time and I really need to start. Thanks.

[[Pa...]]

[[...]]

Thanks.