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Is Xanax Effective In Managing Anxiety?

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Posted on Wed, 9 Nov 2016
Question: Today my Dr switched me from..5mg of ativan four times daily to. 5mg xanax because the ativan was not helping the anxiety very much. Am I going to be OK doing this?
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Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (47 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Xanax vs ativan

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns

I see that your doctor is switching your from ativan to xanax. This is very common and the medications are interchangeable. There will be no withdrawal or changes other than improved control of your anxiety. Your are OK to do the change with our any worries

I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
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Is Xanax Effective In Managing Anxiety?

Brief Answer: Xanax vs ativan Detailed Answer: Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns I see that your doctor is switching your from ativan to xanax. This is very common and the medications are interchangeable. There will be no withdrawal or changes other than improved control of your anxiety. Your are OK to do the change with our any worries I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions