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Can Xanax Be Taken After Colonoscopy?

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Posted on Tue, 5 Jul 2016
Question: I had a colonoscopy this morning. Can i take .5mg of xanax this evening?

My convern is the interaction of the medicine i recieved this morning to put me to sleep and the Xanax
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Can safely take Xanax without worrying about interaction as not exist

Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,

Yes, you can take 5 mg Xanax at night. Do not worry as there is no interaction with the drug they gave to put asleep while performing colonoscopy.

All the best my dear!
Dr.Albana
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Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini

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Can Xanax Be Taken After Colonoscopy?

Brief Answer: Can safely take Xanax without worrying about interaction as not exist Detailed Answer: Hi my dear, Yes, you can take 5 mg Xanax at night. Do not worry as there is no interaction with the drug they gave to put asleep while performing colonoscopy. All the best my dear! Dr.Albana