"i cold turkeyed off xanax after 16 years of 1 mg a day. i had horrible withdrawal symptoms. at 4 months my md (not the dr that suggested i go cold turkey) but the one that helped me through it, put me on atarax, 10 - 25 mg as needed up to 100 mg a day. it really made a difference in my recovery.  i take it as i need, or don&#039;t take it at all. it helps with the anxiety, nausea, shaking.  i have been on it for 9 months now and really recommend people try it.  "