Can Ativan, Xanax And Methadone Be Taken Together?

Posted on Wed, 26 Oct 2016

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Question : Can I take a clanazapam 2mg. 3mgs of Ativan. And a Xanax.5 msg and 120 ms of methadone

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hell, and thanks for your question.

This is ABSOLUTELY NOT SAFE. Taking these medication in combination could suppress your respiratory drive, causing you to stop breathing and die. Absolutely do not do this.

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