Question 1

if i have two beers at 5 pm can i take alprazolam before bed at 11pm?

Accepted Answer

Benzodiazapines: I recommend that my patients who take benzodiazapines don't drink (at all).

Question 2

is it okay to take flexeril, vicodin 10mg and xanax (alprazolam) .5 and also requip at the same time before bed?

Accepted Answer

Yes...but: All of these can cause decreased level of alertness as well as decrease ability to perform complex activities such as driving.  Yes, you can take them (if prescribed to you), but you need to take them before bed (as you ask) and not before driving a car.

Question 3

can i take ibuprufen for body pain i'm taking xanax (alprazolam) before bed?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can take Ibuprofen with xanex if needed.

Question 4

could taking half of a xanax (alprazolam) .25mg every night before bed cause unclear thinking the next day or depression to worsen?

Accepted Answer

It is possible: Xanax (alprazolam) like any other benzos may cause side effects and depressed mood, memory problems, trouble concentrating and unclear thinking are just to name a few.

Question 5

i'm having a bad anxiety attack, can i take alprazolam right now to calm down? my dosage is 1mg before bed, i always only take half though

Accepted Answer

Try in small doses: Alprazolam is a medication for panic attacks however works well in small dosages as one of the side effects is sedation. If 1mg puts you to sleep, try using quarter mg for panic attacks. Do consult your psychiatrist though.

Question 6

xanax (alprazolam) seems to be helping when i start feeling anxious, i take .5 before bed to help sleep at night, i don't want to get hooked alternatives?

Accepted Answer

Xanax (alprazolam) : Xanax (alprazolam) is a very short acting benzodiazepine  which makes it more addictive.  A good alternative would be an SSRI like Celexa or Lexapro which do not have the addiction potential of Xanax (alprazolam).  Therapy may also benefit anxiety

Question 7

i took 5mg of norco an hour ago. is it safe to take .05 of xanax (alprazolam) before bed, 2 hours later?

Accepted Answer

Controlled substances: Everyone is different. These are small doses but i know nothing about why you taking them or who you are .  I hope you have prescriptions for these and if you do you should be no problem asking the prescribing doctor. Good luck.

Question 8

how long before bed should i take xanax (alprazolam) to help fall asleep?

Accepted Answer

Short T1/2: This medication has a very short half life which means quick on and quick off.  If using to help with anxiety before bed, typically take within 10-15 minutes of planned bed.  It will most likely be out of your system between 2-4 hours depending how long you have been using and your metabolism.

Question 9

if i were to take a alprazolam before bed would it help avoid a panic attack in the morning?

Accepted Answer

Not likely,: As Alprazolam is too short acting and will be gone by the time you wake up.

Question 10

i take adderal and xanax (alprazolam) together and then ambien before bed.  what are my health risk i am a 37 year old male

Accepted Answer

Why ?: I don't understand this combination. Adderall is to be taken in the morning for add, adhd or conditions like narcolepsy. Because Ambien is already sedating - don't know why you would need to add in xanax (alprazolam). Please discuss this thoroughly with your prescribing provider.

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I'm having a bad anxiety attack, can i take alprazolam right now to calm down? my dosage is 1mg before bed, i always only take half though

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Xanax (alprazolam) seems to be helping when i start feeling anxious, i take .5 before bed to help sleep at night, i don't want to get hooked alternatives?

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I took 5mg of norco an hour ago. is it safe to take .05 of xanax (alprazolam) before bed, 2 hours later?

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How long before bed should i take xanax (alprazolam) to help fall asleep?

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If i were to take a alprazolam before bed would it help avoid a panic attack in the morning?

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I take adderal and xanax (alprazolam) together and then ambien before bed. what are my health risk i am a 37 year old male

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