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What Are The Repercussions Of Overdosing On Xanax?

Posted on Fri, 1 Jul 2016

Question: accidentally took 4mg of Xanax at once, will I be okay?

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

Xanax 4mg taken at once is not at all healthy. This may lead to oversedation. It is crucial that you do not drink any alcohol for at least 48 hours, given the risk of respiratory depression. But Xanax 4mg by itself will not kill you.

I notice you often ask questions about accidental overdoses. I strongly encourage you to seek addiction treatment.

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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (21 hours later)

it has been almost 23 hours since my 4mg dose of xanax, I took 30mg of Oxycodone 3 hours ago and 60mg of Cymbalta 4 hours ago and a Motrin 800 4 hours ago. my question is would it be okay to take 1mg of Xanax for a panic attack right now?

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
Yes, this would be safe. No worries!

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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers

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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (1 hour later)

I am still having a terrible panic attack!(lost a very close family member today) what can I do? I am literally in tears and so scared, all I have is Xanax.

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
You can take Xanax 1mg. This will be safe.

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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (6 hours later)

With all the issues i have had with Xanax will it be safe to take my prescribed dose of 30mg of Oxycodone at 5pm? its will have been 15 hours since i took the xanax.

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
Yes, this is safe.

Again, I strongly urge you to seek treatment for addiction to multiple medications.

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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina