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Suggest The Ideal Dosage For Xanax

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Posted on Wed, 17 Aug 2016
Question: I have a prescription for Xanax 1mg tabs, to take ½ tab as needed followed by ½ in ½ hour if needed.
Earlier this evening took ¼ tablet of Unisom, but am having a panic attack and wide awake. Would it be ok to take xanax ½ at this time?

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Answered by Dr. Chintan Solanki (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes you can take

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

Yes you can take xanax 1/2 tablet if you are having panic attack.

Just take care that there may be sedation and you should not drive or work with heavy machines for 8-10 hours after taking it.

Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.
Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.
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Suggest The Ideal Dosage For Xanax

Brief Answer: yes you can take Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Yes you can take xanax 1/2 tablet if you are having panic attack. Just take care that there may be sedation and you should not drive or work with heavy machines for 8-10 hours after taking it. Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further. Regards, Dr.Chintan Solanki.