Is it safe to stop taking Afobam after a year of admission?

Information contained in the summary of product characteristics of Afobam: "Mental or physical dependence may develop during the use of benzodiazepines, including alprazolam (Afobam). The risk of addiction increases with the dose and duration of treatment. Dependence may occur at therapeutic doses and/or in patients without individual risk factors. " "In the case of psychological dependence, abrupt discontinuation of treatment is associated with the onset of withdrawal symptoms. These may include: headache, muscle aches, extreme anxiety, tension, anxiety, confusion, irritability. In some cases, derealization, depersonalization, auditory hypersensitivity, numbness and itching of the limbs, photosensitivity, noise and touch, hallucinations or epileptic seizures may appear. The dose should be reduced gradually." Analyzing your description, I suggest consulting with your doctor the possibility of discontinuing the drug in a safe way. Certainly, the whole procedure should take place under the supervision of a psychiatrist. On our website there is a possibility of telecounseling with a psychologist. The service is available in the e-visit tab. https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja/z-psychologiem I encourage you to read: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/jakie-leki-powoduja-uzaleznienie