Can Gaba And Xanax Be Taken Together?

Posted on Fri, 28 Nov 2014

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Question : Hi, i took gaba 500mg today around 2pm for anxiety. Can i take half a .25mg of xanax if i need to? Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (-5 hours later)

Yes you can take it to relieve anxiety.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (2 minutes later)

Thank you..just want to make sure it wont have any ineraction with the gaba. t

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Some interaction occur, use the lowest dose...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back!

Using Xanax together with gabapentin (GABA) may increase the side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. These side effects aren't lifethreatening and are more common with largest dose (0.5-1 mg). This is why 0.25mg of xanax can be considered safe.

If you were my patient i would like to suggest starting with a lower dose (half a tablet).

Wish you health!
Dr. Benard

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T