Can I Have Alprazolam Along With Lexapro?

Posted on Tue, 2 Sep 2014

Question: I took a Lexapro 10 mg this morning after being off the drug for a few weeks, I am feeling a little anxious
now and would like to know if I could take an 0.25 mg alprazolam now?

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Alprazolam can be taken

Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Greetings of the day

Dear Ms,

Lexapro is Escitalopram which is anti anxiety drug. Alprazolam also belongs to same genera of drug, it is faster action.
You can go ahead and take Alprazolam.

Wishing you great health

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar