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Is It Safe To Take Xanax For Anxiety?

Posted on Mon, 9 Mar 2015

Question: My dr rx xanax for anxiety. I have never taken it & am scared. How long is it in my system for?

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This drug is safe drug if taken with proper prescription

Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for choosing HCM for your health related queries

Xanax si Alprazolam and the drug is a benzodiazepine drug. It is a safe drug and is relatively free of serious side effects if taken with proper prescription. The drug has half life of about 12 hours. In most cases it takes about 3-4 days to clear the drug from body, so no need to fear.

Take the drug under prescription and avoid using it on regular basis for more than 4 weeks because it may make you dependent and development of tolerance. Rest be assured the drug is totally safe drug and is free of any serious adverse effect.

Thanks, please ask again for more doubts.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (48 minutes later)

Does it help me to sleep? Anxiety keeps me awake

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
The drug is a hypnotic drug and will help in sleep.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again, thanks for asking a follow up

Yes the drug will help in sleep. The drug is one of good hypnotic drugs. The drug will also reduce the symptoms of anxiety and will improve the sleep.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T