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Suggest Alternate Over The Counter Medication For Xanax
Question: My prescription drug plan objects to paying for Xanax for my wife who is in a hospital rehab facility. Do you have any idea why ? And what would be some common substitutes for Xanax that we might suggest ? Thanks
Brief Answer:
Clonazepam is good alternative
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
Although the objection for making payment toward Xanax can be there in terms and conditions of your insurance plan but most often people object for xanax because of its high addictive properties.
Having said this Clonazepam is good alternative to Xanax which acts in similar fashion and there are less causes of addiction if any. In addition etizolam can be another option. In case your wife have only sleep issues you can suggest them zolpidem.
I hope this answers you.
If you have more question feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
Clonazepam is good alternative
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
Although the objection for making payment toward Xanax can be there in terms and conditions of your insurance plan but most often people object for xanax because of its high addictive properties.
Having said this Clonazepam is good alternative to Xanax which acts in similar fashion and there are less causes of addiction if any. In addition etizolam can be another option. In case your wife have only sleep issues you can suggest them zolpidem.
I hope this answers you.
If you have more question feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
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