how long does xanax withdrawal take? i have been taking xanax for 10 years 5mg a day.i have went without alot before but the cunfussion symtoms last a long long time like 2 months long.they are doctor scrip and i always took them the way i should so if someone says you cant gat hooked taking meds as doctors scrip says.they dont know what they are talking about. this is my second week off and i was just wandering if anyone has ever stopped thanks for the help PS.please excuse my spelling this xanax withdrawal makes you feal really confused..