Question 1

is taking .25 mg alprazolam nightly for aiding sleep a risk?

Accepted Answer

No: Xanax (alprazolam) is commonly taken by people at bedtime as a sleep aid to calm down. It is not approved by the fda however for use in insomnia.

Question 2

can t take xanax (alprazolam) after taking nyquil sleep aid a couple hours ago?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: It will be ok.  Don't overdo any of these though.

Question 3

is it okay to take xanax (alprazolam) with an over-the-counter sleep aid?

Accepted Answer

Xanax (alprazolam): Depends on the dose & timing of the xanax (alprazolam). Occasional use of sleep aid might be ok, but talk to your prescribing doc. First.

Question 4

what will happen if i mix 8mg of zanaflex and 4mg of xanax (alprazolam) as a sleep aid?

Accepted Answer

Dangerous sedation: the mixture of a muscle relaxer ( Zanaflex) and a tranquilizer ( benzodiazepine ) especially a 4 mg dose can lead to severe sedation and loss of consciousness: why are you taking this combination. I suggest ER evaluation- NOW!

Question 5

so i'm prescribed tramadol, gabapentin & alprazolam & i take otc sleep aid. my dr told me my last urine was positive 4 morphine/ codeine & i dont know how!it also tested positive for the gabapetin but i haven't taken that in4mos. how did this happen?

Accepted Answer

Poppy seed muffins: are a frequent cause for false-positive morphine urine drug screens.   Poppy seeds can also be found in salad dressings, and on bagels.   A GC/ MS test of your urine can quantify and definitively identify the substances in your urine.   A low amount of morphine on the GC/ MS would most likely be from ingestion of poppy seeds.   Talk to your physician about these possibilities.

Question 6

i have taken 2.5 mg of xanax (alprazolam) nightly for several years for sleep.  i wish to stop using .  will withdrawal be difficult ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Can be very difficult. Do NOT stop suddenly ,Suggest you see a psychiatrist MD knowlegable in addiction medicine, who can help you taper off. People in your age group frequently develop memory or other cognitive problems during the daytime that they may not even be aware of. They notice that their thinking becomes much clearer off the drug. Hope this is helpful for you.

Question 7

i'm taking xanax (alprazolam) for sleep can i take theanine in the same day?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, the two medications do not interact, and have different ways of working.

Question 8

i'm taking 1 mg xanax (alprazolam) 1x a day for sleep do i need to taper off ? if so how would i do that?

Accepted Answer

Depends on: How long you have been taking it. Probably not. You just might have a few nights where you have trouble falling asleep  it is short acting so you should fall asleep after a couple of hours on your own. Good luck

Question 9

i took 1mg xanax (alprazolam) for the first time. i didn't sleep right after taking it. now it's been more than 24 hours and my head is still spinning.

Accepted Answer

Stop Xanax (alprazolam): Talk to your doctor. You should not take anymore xanax (alprazolam).

Question 10

hello, i'm  taking xanax (alprazolam) but ran out of pils on thursday. i'm feeling bad right now. can i take trazadona to get to sleep tonight? thank you

Accepted Answer

Yes, also consider: Yes, it is perfectly safe for you to take trazadone and i hope it helps. Withdrawal from xanax (alprazolam) (; other benzodiazepams) can be very difficult, causing insomnia ; anxiety, so it is wise to do your best to not run out of them. Because these drugs act on the same receptor as alcohol, having a drink or 2 of alcohol is the closest over-the-counter substitute to reduce withdrawal until you can get more.

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Can t take xanax (alprazolam) after taking nyquil sleep aid a couple hours ago?

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Is it okay to take xanax (alprazolam) with an over-the-counter sleep aid?

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What will happen if i mix 8mg of zanaflex and 4mg of xanax (alprazolam) as a sleep aid?

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So i'm prescribed tramadol, gabapentin & alprazolam & i take otc sleep aid. my dr told me my last urine was positive 4 morphine/ codeine & i dont know how!it also tested positive for the gabapetin but i haven't taken that in4mos. how did this happen?

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I have taken 2.5 mg of xanax (alprazolam) nightly for several years for sleep. i wish to stop using . will withdrawal be difficult ?

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I'm taking xanax (alprazolam) for sleep can i take theanine in the same day?

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I'm taking 1 mg xanax (alprazolam) 1x a day for sleep do i need to taper off ? if so how would i do that?

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I took 1mg xanax (alprazolam) for the first time. i didn't sleep right after taking it. now it's been more than 24 hours and my head is still spinning.

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Hello, i'm taking xanax (alprazolam) but ran out of pils on thursday. i'm feeling bad right now. can i take trazadona to get to sleep tonight? thank you

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