HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can Modalert And Xanax Be Taken Together?

I ve started taking Modalert 200mg in the morning. It really helps me stay focused throughout the day. Although I have severe social anxiety, I m thinking to adding Xanax (alprazolam) in my daily supplements. Should I be taking both of them together or after some interval?
Fri, 5 May 2017
Report Abuse
Diabetologist,  's  Response
Hi,
Modalert (modafinil) will help you in focusing and increasing concentration. But Xanax (alprazolam) is a benzodiazepine that can interfere with Modalert's action.
Xanax can definitely help you in social anxiety but can cause sedation and interfere with Modalert's action. I would suggest you to use xanax during later part of the day or use low dose in the morning and higher doses during later part of the day.
The interaction between the above two drugs is not clearly defined. I would strongly advice you against any self medication. Do consult your doctor before beginning the therapy of xanax and take the medications as prescribed only. You can discuss the above information with your healthcare provider. Thanks for writing into healthcaremagic. Have a wonderful day.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Can Modalert And Xanax Be Taken Together?

Hi, Modalert (modafinil) will help you in focusing and increasing concentration. But Xanax (alprazolam) is a benzodiazepine that can interfere with Modalert s action. Xanax can definitely help you in social anxiety but can cause sedation and interfere with Modalert s action. I would suggest you to use xanax during later part of the day or use low dose in the morning and higher doses during later part of the day. The interaction between the above two drugs is not clearly defined. I would strongly advice you against any self medication. Do consult your doctor before beginning the therapy of xanax and take the medications as prescribed only. You can discuss the above information with your healthcare provider. Thanks for writing into healthcaremagic. Have a wonderful day.