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I Have Been On 4mg Of Xanax A Day For
Question: I have been on 4mg of Xanax a day for 20%E2%80%99years and i know that i am dependent. Now i am seeong studies that Xanax causes cancer and I am scared. Xanax is the only drug that touches my anxiety. i have tried every other drug that is out there and none of them work. Now I am worried about cancer
That should say 20 years on Xanax
Brief Answer:
No strong evidence
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome here.
I can understand your concerns.
There is no strong evidence of Xanax causing cancer. There may be some case reports of the same but benzos are mostly safe in this regard.
In my opinion, you should not worry about Xanax causing cancer. The more you will search on internet, the anxious you would be.
All the best.
Take care.
No strong evidence
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome here.
I can understand your concerns.
There is no strong evidence of Xanax causing cancer. There may be some case reports of the same but benzos are mostly safe in this regard.
In my opinion, you should not worry about Xanax causing cancer. The more you will search on internet, the anxious you would be.
All the best.
Take care.
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