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Can I Have Alprazolam Along With Lexapro?

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Posted on Tue, 2 Sep 2014
Question: I took a Lexapro 10 mg this morning after being off the drug for a few weeks, I am feeling a little anxious
now and would like to know if I could take an 0.25 mg alprazolam now?
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Alprazolam can be taken

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Dear Ms,

Lexapro is Escitalopram which is anti anxiety drug. Alprazolam also belongs to same genera of drug, it is faster action.
You can go ahead and take Alprazolam.

Wishing you great health

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD
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Can I Have Alprazolam Along With Lexapro?

Brief Answer: Alprazolam can be taken Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms, Lexapro is Escitalopram which is anti anxiety drug. Alprazolam also belongs to same genera of drug, it is faster action. You can go ahead and take Alprazolam. Wishing you great health Take Care Best Regards Dr T Shobha Deepak MBBS,MD