Question 1

taking librax (clinidium and chlordiazepoxide) 2x/day. in past took xanax before flying. is it still safe to take xanax before my flight if i'm still on the librax (clinidium and chlordiazepoxide)?

Accepted Answer

Librax, (clinidium and chlordiazepoxide) Xanax: I understand your concern.

Librax contains a Chlordiazepoxide which is a Benzodiazepine

Xanax also is a  Benzodiazepine 
 Either medication can be used for Anxiety about flying.
Both Medications combined can have   side effects 
 Drowsiness
 
Confusion 
 and
Lack of coordination.
Please see a Psychiatrist for Assessment of Anxiety, and management including monitoring of medication and dosage

Question 2

can taking librax (clinidium and chlordiazepoxide) with xanax to sleep be an addiction?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: What you are describing sounds more like a physical dependence. It could be an addiction if you are doing this avoid responsibility or withdraw from reality. In general, these types of meds lose their effectiveness fairly fast. Depending on the dose, you may suffer withdrawal symptoms as severe as seizures if your dosage is high. You should discuss with your doc-maybe an addiction doc if indicated.

Question 3

can i take xanax if i'm already taking librax (clinidium and chlordiazepoxide) and zoloft?

Accepted Answer

Cautiously: Librax (clinidium and chlordiazepoxide) and Xanax are both benzodiazepines. Consequently, you need to be cautious about respiratory depression. Please check with your pharmacist regarding potential interactions and dosing

Question 4

what are xanax (alprazolam) prescribed for?

Accepted Answer

ANXIETY: Xanax (alprazolam) is usefulin reducing anxiety. However, if anxiety is a problem, the cause of the problem is important -because when you know how something works and why,  you can dosomething about it. Work out what this is about in therapy and maybe you won't need the xanax (alprazolam).

Question 5

what is half of a 0.5 milligram xanax (alprazolam)?

Accepted Answer

0.25 mg: 0.5 mg/2 = 0.25 mg;

0.25 mg+.0.25 mg  = 0.5 mg

Question 6

what would happen if a person took xanax (alprazolam) and mrtrazipine?

Accepted Answer

Probably nothing: There is no contraindication for the use of xanax (alprazolam) (a benzodiazapine anti-anxiety agent along with Mirtazapine an antidepressant! OBVIOUSLY this must be ordered by an experienced mental health Professional!

Hope this helps
Dr Z

Question 7

is xanax (alprazolam) and nyquil safe?

Accepted Answer

Depends on dose: Xanax (alprazolam) and nyquil are sedating. Some folks are more sensitive than others. Dosing is also important. Mixing sedating medications can be difficult because they can have more than additive effects. Be careful.

Question 8

can xanax (alprazolam) cause blackouts?

Accepted Answer

Yes: When combined with alcohol and other sedatives, you are more likely to blackout if taking alprazolam (Xanax). On its own, Xanax can cause presyncope, dizziness, confusion, hyperactivity, agitation, hostility, hallucinations, chest fluttering, drowsiness, etc. See your physician immediately if you blacked out. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a684001.html

Question 9

is klonipin safer than xanax (alprazolam)?

Accepted Answer

No: The safety of any medication depends on its use or misuse. When taken as prescribed, for the treatment of a condition  for which the medication is  indicated for or deemed so by your doctor and closely monitored, the safety of any medication is improved.

Question 10

drug information about xanax (alprazolam)?

Accepted Answer

Xanax (alprazolam): Alprazolam is a Benzodiazepine medication for anxiety &amp; panic disorder, with high potential for sedation depending on the dose, and higher risk for addiction &amp; tolerance &amp; withdrawal. It can also cause forgetfulness, clumsiness, incoordination, irritability, sadness, trouble concentrating &amp; rarely euphoria.

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