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Can Tylenol And Xanax Be Taken Together?
Question: Hi, I've been having major anxiety mixed with a bit of depression. I've had two horrible nights of no sleep using 10 mg of Xanax only. Would mixing Tylenol PM and Xanax be dangerous? Thanks so much.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Xanax is not a good medication for sleep. Its half-life is short, and wears off in the middle of the sleep cycle. I would strongly recommend not using it, especially at the dangerously high doses you are using. To answer your question, mixing it with Tylenol PM would be very dangerous.
Instead, try Benadryl, melatonin, or simply good sleep hygiene. Other prescription medications are also far more effective than Xanax, such as trazodone or Remeron.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Xanax is not a good medication for sleep. Its half-life is short, and wears off in the middle of the sleep cycle. I would strongly recommend not using it, especially at the dangerously high doses you are using. To answer your question, mixing it with Tylenol PM would be very dangerous.
Instead, try Benadryl, melatonin, or simply good sleep hygiene. Other prescription medications are also far more effective than Xanax, such as trazodone or Remeron.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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