Most pdoc's are clueless when it comes to tapering benzo's. They feel like a rapid taper of about two weeks is fine. I hope you have a pdoc familiar with the ashton manual or are able to find one that is. Good luck on your taper. I have been tapering on my own without doctors knowledge and it is working for me. I am down from 2mg to 1.25mg of xanax in two months time with little to no side effects. Benzobuddies.com is a great website for tapering benzo's. Lot's of good information and support on that site.