Opiate Dependency and Panic Anxiety

In this circumstance, tapering would be very difficult, since Lortab and Soma are both agents that reduce anxiety.  You are correct to be concerned about heightened anxiety during tapering as this is going to be a significant barrier to stopping these drugs.  Xanax is not a good choice of substitute drug for the reasons you have noted.  I do not know whether or not you require detox, but you are going to require professional help if you are serious about trying to stop these drugs.  There are outpatient treatments that taper the drugs where your anxiety can also be monitored and treated if necessary.  In the face of an underlying anxiety problem, it is particularly difficult to stop Lortab and Soma - a common addiction in people with panic anxiety.