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Is Accidental Consumption Of Xanax By A 2 Year Old A Cause For Concern?

My friends 2 year old swallowed a xanax.. I am not sure how he got it as they don't have a prescription for xanax. They took him to the er. When I seen him he was very wobbly and could not stand straight or even stand. But he was acting some what norMal from what I seen. What will the hospital do?? What's the chance of him being okay.
Mon, 22 Jun 2015
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries

I can understand your concern. Xanax is Alprazolam and your friends 2 year child consumed the tablet. You haven't mentioned the doses of drug he took accidentally still I can assure you that he would become ok. Alprazolam accidental consumption doesn't cause mortality. Even doses of 40-100 times the normal doesn't cause death. Benzodiazepines are relatively safe drug. Still if he developed sedation, drowsiness, confusion or coma then antidote like Flumazenil can be used. Emergency measures for vitals should be exercise and his pulse rate, heart rate and Bp should be maintained. No need to worry about his health condition he would be alright.

Thanks, I hope this helps you. Take care

Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi,
Psychiatrist.
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Is Accidental Consumption Of Xanax By A 2 Year Old A Cause For Concern?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries I can understand your concern. Xanax is Alprazolam and your friends 2 year child consumed the tablet. You haven t mentioned the doses of drug he took accidentally still I can assure you that he would become ok. Alprazolam accidental consumption doesn t cause mortality. Even doses of 40-100 times the normal doesn t cause death. Benzodiazepines are relatively safe drug. Still if he developed sedation, drowsiness, confusion or coma then antidote like Flumazenil can be used. Emergency measures for vitals should be exercise and his pulse rate, heart rate and Bp should be maintained. No need to worry about his health condition he would be alright. Thanks, I hope this helps you. Take care Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi, Psychiatrist.