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Can Half A Xanax Be Taken After Drinking Alcohol?

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Posted on Tue, 2 Feb 2016
Question: Hi, i had 2 alcholic drinks about 4 hours ago and dont feel drunk but have anxiety and was wondering if i could take half a xanax which has been prescribed to me.
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Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can take Xanax.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome here.
I understand your concerns.

Yes you can take your prescription Xanax for anxiety.
It does not have any serious drug interactions with alcohol.

Avoid driving, swimming and heavy machinery work after taking Xanax.

Wish you good health.
Thanks.
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Can Half A Xanax Be Taken After Drinking Alcohol?

Brief Answer: Can take Xanax. Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome here. I understand your concerns. Yes you can take your prescription Xanax for anxiety. It does not have any serious drug interactions with alcohol. Avoid driving, swimming and heavy machinery work after taking Xanax. Wish you good health. Thanks.