Suggest Dosage For Xanax

Posted on Sun, 26 Jun 2016

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Sun, 26 Jun 2016 Answered on

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Question : hi, i do plan to talk with my dr, but i am taking 2 of my xanic pills, for anxity, but is about.25 or what does that equal to to 1 mg? and how much can i take in a day?? Thank you for your response.
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Answered by Dr. Ashwini Kolur (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
mention the active ingredient

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome
Can you again confirm the name of the agents- is it xanic or xanax? If possible kindly mention the name of the active ingredient. It will be helpful.

Xanax contains alprazolam, it is used in anxiety and maximum daily dose of 4 mg in divided doses.
Hope this helps.
Take care

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Follow up: Dr. Ashwini Kolur (21 hours later)

Hi, I Mis Spelled the word, its xanax- alprazolam, i am takeing .25 mg 2 xs a day, but does not seen to be enough. Can i have more??Hi, i miss spelled the word, it is xanax alprazolam .25 mg 2 xs a day, but i thought this was a very low dose, can my DR ordered me another dose?

Answered by Dr. Ashwini Kolur (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
do not alter the dose of medicine without consulting doctor

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome.
I would suggest never to alter the dose and duration of the medicine without consulting the doctor. Without examination I can not comment on the alteration of the medicines, so I would suggest you to see consulting doctor .
Hope this helps
Take care

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