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Is It Okay To Take Lexapro And Xanax Together For Chest And Stomach Discomfort Due To Anxiety?

I m a 60 year old woman who just had a series of stresses the last 8 weeks which sent me into panic and anxiety that is unfathonable.. The pains in my stomack had me thinkin I m dying an must have cancer. So,ii went to my doctor an he prescribed 10 mgs lexapro a day. After 5 days I m getting worse not better. I have had to take a few pieces of a blue xanax at times in order to cope with the chest and stomack discomfort.is it okay to mix these to. I m so confused. It s not easy finding help.... My family wants me to stop both meds. Then what. All I know is I can t eat sleep or leave the house and this is not me!
Fri, 29 Nov 2013
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Nephrologist 's  Response
Hello

Thanks for the query

I understand that these medications were given to you for anxiety. But since the symptoms are not under control I strongly advice you to revisit the doctor instead of over dosing yourself on Xanax which by itself a very addictive substance. Do not consume more Xanax than what has been prescribed to you.

I hope I was of help

Regards
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Is It Okay To Take Lexapro And Xanax Together For Chest And Stomach Discomfort Due To Anxiety?

Hello Thanks for the query I understand that these medications were given to you for anxiety. But since the symptoms are not under control I strongly advice you to revisit the doctor instead of over dosing yourself on Xanax which by itself a very addictive substance. Do not consume more Xanax than what has been prescribed to you. I hope I was of help Regards