Question 1

can i take xanax (alprazolam) 1 mg at night? i usually take one for sleeping. i just started methylprednisolone i took 6 today i think 4 mg each.

Accepted Answer

Yes: the medrol can make you more hyper and therefore make it harder for you to sleep, so Xanax (alprazolam) may be helpful

Question 2

i was given methylprednisolone and z-pack for bronchitis with asthma today. i cannot sleep. can i take a xanax (alprazolam) to help sleep?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most probably your insomnia is due to the methylprednisolone, so take it in the morning. Try to space Azithromycin, take it at night, and the methylprednisolone in the am, as they may interact, all the best

Question 3

can you take xanax (alprazolam) while taking methyprednisolone ?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on why you're on the methylprednisolone, and other problems you may have.   Please talk with your own physician about this.  Xanax (alprazolam) is a powerful anti-anxiety medication.  Methylprednisolone may affect the same liver enzymes that process xanax (alprazolam).  Your doctor is familiar with your personal health conditions, and we on healthtap are not.

Question 4

can i take xanax (alprazolam) with medrol?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: Xanax (alprazolam) interferes with the metabolism of steroids including Medrol and may cause a substantial change in blood level of medrol.

Question 5

can i take zanax & methylprednisolone? i saw  here yes i can but other answer about zanax & medrol said no. isn't methylprednisolone generic 4 medrol?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are no drug interactions between xanax (alprazolam) and methyprednisolone.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 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

will xanax (alprazolam) help intestinal cramps?

Accepted Answer

This really isn't: The right solution for abdominal cramps.

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Methylprednisolone and xanax

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Can i take xanax (alprazolam) 1 mg at night? i usually take one for sleeping. i just started methylprednisolone i took 6 today i think 4 mg each.

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I was given methylprednisolone and z-pack for bronchitis with asthma today. i cannot sleep. can i take a xanax (alprazolam) to help sleep?

A member asked:

Can you take xanax (alprazolam) while taking methyprednisolone ?

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Can i take xanax (alprazolam) with medrol?

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Can i take zanax & methylprednisolone? i saw here yes i can but other answer about zanax & medrol said no. isn't methylprednisolone generic 4 medrol?

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What are xanax (alprazolam) prescribed for?

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

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

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Is klonipin safer than xanax (alprazolam)?

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Will xanax (alprazolam) help intestinal cramps?

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