Betty F. Crocker  Wrote:

Pi  Wrote:

What would I go through if I quit cold turkey?
I don't abuse Xanax but I have been on them 3 times a day for the past 4 years. 1mg each. 3mg per day under a doctors script.
Just curious.

An abrupt or over-rapid discontinuation of benzodiazepines may result in a more serious and very unpleasant withdrawal syndrome that may additionally result in:

Convulsions, which may result in death[60][61]
Catatonia, which may result in death[62][63][64]
Coma[65] (rare)
Suicide[5][66][67]
Attempted suicide[53]
Suicidal ideation[68]
Self harm[53]
Hyperthermia[37]
Delusions[69]
Homicide ideations[70]
Urges to shout, throw, break things or to harm someone[17]
Violence[71]
Post-traumatic stress disorder[11]
Organic brain syndrome[72]
Psychosis[73][74]
Confusion[35]
Mania[75][76]
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome-like event[77][78] (rare)
Delirium tremens[79][80][81]

The following symptoms may emerge during gradual dosage reduction, but can usually be reduced in intensity or eliminated altogether by reducing the rate of reduction:

Anxiety, possible terror and panic attacks[17][36]
Agitation and restlessness[17]
Hypochondriasis[17]
Dilated pupils[4]
Impaired concentration[36]
Nightmares[37]
Insomnia[37]
Muscular spasms, cramps or fasciculations[38]
Electric shock sensations[3][39]
Blurred vision[17]
Dizziness[17]
Dry mouth[17]
Aches and pains[17]
Hearing impairment[17]
Taste and smell disturbances[17]
Chest pain[17]
Flu-like symptoms[17]
Impaired memory and concentration[17]
Increased sensitivity to touch[40]
Increased sensitivity to sound[17]
Sounds louder than usual[40]
Perception that stationary objects are moving[40]
Increased urinary frequency[17]
Numbness and tingling[17]
Hot and cold flushes[17]
Headache[36]
Rebound REM sleep[41]
Stiffness[17]
Fatigue and weakness[17]
Hyperosmia[42]
Restless legs syndrome[11]
Metallic taste[42]
Photophobia[42]
Paranoia[42]
Hypnagogia-hallucinations[6]
Nausea and vomiting[37]
Elevation in blood pressure[43]
Tachycardia[44]
Hypertension[45]
Postural hypotension[37]
Depression (can be severe),[46] possible suicidal ideation
Tremor[47][48]
Perspiration[36]
Loss of appetite and weight loss[49]
Dysphoria[50][51]
Depersonalization[52][53]
Derealisation (feelings of unreality)[40]
Obsessive compulsive disorder[54][55]
Tinnitus[56]
Paraesthesia[40][42][53]
Visual disturbances[53]
Mood swings[17]
Indecision[17]
Gastrointestinal problems (irritable bowel syndrome)[57][58][59]
Mild to moderate Aphasia[42]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzodiazep...l_syndrome

That does not sound like fun at all.

Pi  Wrote:

What would I go through if I quit cold turkey?
I don't abuse Xanax but I have been on them 3 times a day for the past 4 years. 1mg each. 3mg per day under a doctors script.
Just curious.

PLEASE, let this be you "Bible" for stopping Benzos! Most doctors are absolutely clueless.

http://www.benzo.org.uk/manual/

The only two drugs that can cause death in serious withdrawal.

1.) Benzos

2.) Alcohol

LoP Guest  Wrote:

The only two drugs that can cause death in serious withdrawal.

1.) Benzos

2.) Alcohol

Theres far more GABA receptors & neurons in the brain than there are dopamine or opioid receptors. The whole brain is filled with GABA pathways.

The Evil AC  Wrote:

I've been through withdrawal hell a number of times with a variety of psychiatric "medications" but fortunately haven't had to deal with any like benzo's. Most of the ones I ever took only had a really rough period for anywhere from a few weeks to a few months depending on the meds. I've had employers on the verge of firing me because they thought I was bullshitting when I had to call in sick often and burn through vacation time for a while when I was basically unable to function because they figured there is no way a prescribed medication could make you feel that way. A lot of people seem to think that way, until they get to experience it firsthand.

i knew it!!!