Question 1

i took half of a .25mg xanax and im wondering how long that amount normally takes to clear your system. ( i understand everyones different and it varies) so in general how long?

Accepted Answer

: Less than 3 days.

Question 2

will 1mg of xanax (alprazolam) clear my system in a urine drug test after 10 days? im 5'11'' and 165 pounds.

Accepted Answer

Likely: The clearance time for Xanax (alprazolam) is 7-10 days.

Question 3

is taking 1 dose of .50 mg of xanax daily considered a high dose?

Accepted Answer

No: It is not. However it depends on the person taking it.  Should avoid taking together with other CNS depressants like Alcohol and Opiod

Question 4

my dr prescribed one .25 mg of xanax twice a day is this considered a high dose ?

Accepted Answer

Xanax: I would consider this a moderate dose of daily xanax for your age group. Excessive drowsiness would be a sign that the dose is too high for you. If anxiety is not controlled a higher dose would be acceptable.

Question 5

is taking .25 mg of xanax twice a day a high dose that could lead to addiction?

Accepted Answer

Not a high dose : Addiction is a disease by itself, while tolerance and dependence are expected effects with specific drugs. For benzos, such as Xanax their side effect profile is significant specifically in elderly and they should only be used for limited periods of time.

Question 6

high risk for seizures for coming  of a dose of .5 mg xanax 2xd for 6 months? i want to stop it asap, but i'm scared after reading about seizures.

Accepted Answer

Taper: Slowly tapering off the xanax is the  safest method to avoid withdrawal symptoms. Discuss this technique with your prescribing physician or psychiatrist. Example: go from one twice a day to one in the AM and 1/2 in PM for several days and then 1/2 twice a day for several days, and then 1/2 once daily for several days and then 1/2 every other day and then none after a week as long as you feel ok

Question 7

please explain what are the symptoms where a person should be given medication for adult attention hyperactive disorder instead of taking a high dose of xanax (alprazolam)?

Accepted Answer

Actually a formal : Psychiatric evaluation will help to determine if the person has some form of an anxiety disorder or (and) if there is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. When both diagnoses are present, the prescriber needs to carefully determine which medication (s) are indicated ; it what order.

Question 8

can a elderly person sick from chemo who took 40mgs of xanax (alprazolam) and mixed it with a high dose of colonidine weight 111 die?

Accepted Answer

Call 911: If you took 40mg of xanax (alprazolam) plus large dose of clonidine, please call 911. If you're contemplating taking above combination, please call 911. There is no reason for anyone to end their life or to contemplate doing so. Assuming chemotherapy is for cancer, we have well trained & empathic hospice & palliative care specialists to help you (& loved ones) thru this time if chemo not desired.

Question 9

dr gave me xanax (alprazolam) xr 3mg @night for gad/insomnia, and i honestly barely feel it. never abused drugs, so i'm concerned why i don't feel such a high dose?

Accepted Answer

This has generally: Been my experience with this medication. It is slow release and long acting and not at all suitable for insomnia. The few people I have on it are given it in the morning and are given a prn dose for daytime panic. There are better options for generalized anxiety, including cognitive therapy, exercise, acupuncture, meditation, tai chi, yoga, massage, naturopathic treatments, and other benzo's.

Question 10

i have been on xanax (alprazolam) (0.5mg dialy) for the past 8 weeks for my panic disorder. is it a high dose?can it cause withdrawal effects like seizure to me?

Accepted Answer

Drug induced Seizure: Xanax (alprazolam) is very addictive and you can get dependent on it very quickly, need higher doses.  Eight weeks is a long time and withdrawal can cause unwanted responses. Stopping xanax (alprazolam) abruptly can cause a seizure.

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I took half of a .25mg xanax and im wondering how long that amount normally takes to clear your system. ( i understand everyones different and it varies) so in general how long?

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Will 1mg of xanax (alprazolam) clear my system in a urine drug test after 10 days? im 5'11'' and 165 pounds.

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Is taking 1 dose of .50 mg of xanax daily considered a high dose?

A member asked:

My dr prescribed one .25 mg of xanax twice a day is this considered a high dose ?

A member asked:

Is taking .25 mg of xanax twice a day a high dose that could lead to addiction?

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High risk for seizures for coming of a dose of .5 mg xanax 2xd for 6 months? i want to stop it asap, but i'm scared after reading about seizures.

A member asked:

Please explain what are the symptoms where a person should be given medication for adult attention hyperactive disorder instead of taking a high dose of xanax (alprazolam)?

A member asked:

Can a elderly person sick from chemo who took 40mgs of xanax (alprazolam) and mixed it with a high dose of colonidine weight 111 die?

A member asked:

Dr gave me xanax (alprazolam) xr 3mg @night for gad/insomnia, and i honestly barely feel it. never abused drugs, so i'm concerned why i don't feel such a high dose?

A member asked:

I have been on xanax (alprazolam) (0.5mg dialy) for the past 8 weeks for my panic disorder. is it a high dose?can it cause withdrawal effects like seizure to me?

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