Dr. Robert Ben Mitchell, D.O.
16375 NE 18 Ave, Suite 310
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
786-262-5750
Xanax Wean
If you would like to start treatment here for xanax dependency, please call us for an over-the-phone consultation - see the
CONTACT
page. It only takes about 10 to 15 minutes and there is no charge for this phone consultation. Your phone consultation will give you the opportunity to speak directly with Dr. Mitchell, and to determine if this may be the right treatment program for you. If so, we will schedule you for the next available appointment, possibly that same day.
ELIGIBILITY:
Anyone who takes Alpraxolam (a.k.a. - Xanax, Xanex, Zanax, Zanex) and no longer believes they have a medically justifiable reason to do so, but can't seem to stop on their own.
COST:
You pay as you go at the physician's office and at the pharmacy of your choice. Below are cost estimates:
Enrollment: $30 (a one-time fee when you start treatment)
Physician: $30 per week (example: weekly visits = $30 each, monthly visits = $120 each)
Medication: variable depending on the pharmacy you choose - low cost generic medication is available
DURATION:
Up to 27 weeks, all on an outpatient basis. The actual length will be less if you are using less than 12 mg per day at the start of treatment.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. You must be using 12 mg of Alprazolam or less per day for at least 14 days (2 weeks) prior to starting.
2. You must be 18 years of age or older -OR- have a parent/guardian who is willing to be present at ALL of your appointments.
3. You must have a valid picture I.D. with your date of birth on it. A driver’s license, a Florida State ID, or a passport are preferred.
4. You must have a reliable phone number of your own (home, work or cell).
5. You must have reliable transportation to go to the pharmacy.
6. You must have reliable transportation to go to your appointments at Dr. Mitchell’s office.
7. You must have a friend or family member who is willing to dispense medication to you on a dialy basis -OR- find a pharmacy near you that will sign a participation contract and dispense medication to you 6 days per week. Call for details.
8. You must NOT suffer from Narrow-Angle Glaucoma (increased intra-ocular pressure with possible decrease or loss of vision). Patients who have symptoms suggestive of glaucoma need an opthomologist's note confirming they do not have this problem.
9. You must NOT be using any AZOLE antifungal medications orally or by injection. These include:
Clotrimazole (brand: Mycelex)
Fluconazole (brand: Diflucan)
Itraconazole (brand: Sporanox)
Ketoconazole (brand: Nizoral)
Posaconazole (brand: Noxafil)
Voriconazole (brand: Vfend)
MORE INFORMATION:
Call Dr. Mitchell at 786-262-5750.