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Can Dopomine Be Taken With Xanax?

Hi, Im using alot of medication, all is going well, but i want to know if medicatiion for restkess leg syndrome , a dopamine agonist,can be used with the meds i am already using . 2 mg Xanax, 25 mg seroquel, 100 mg zoloft, 40 mg methadon, clonidine Max 1 mg.....withball this i would like to start using a dopamine agonist, is this wise? Im going to use the clonidine and the agonist for heroine withdraws while im tapering of from the methadone. To stop the kicking. I figured that is also a restless leg kind of syndrome. I can handle the cold turkey part but i always start using methadone again because of the kicking, the rest i can handle.... Regards, esmeralda
Wed, 17 May 2017
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Hi Esmeralda,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Xanax contains 'alprazolam', which is a benzodiazepine, used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders and anxiety caused by depression.
There is a moderate interaction observed between alprazolam & levodopa.
Alprazolam can decrease the effects of levodopa in some people.
You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
Regards,
Dr.Ashakiran.S.,
MBBS., MD.
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Can Dopomine Be Taken With Xanax?

Hi Esmeralda, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Xanax contains alprazolam , which is a benzodiazepine, used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders and anxiety caused by depression. There is a moderate interaction observed between alprazolam & levodopa. Alprazolam can decrease the effects of levodopa in some people. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best. Regards, Dr.Ashakiran.S., MBBS., MD.