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A member asked:

What are the risks in taking low doses of xanax (alprazolam) in the second and third trimester of pregnancy? half of 25 mg a day

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Dr. Donald Jacobson answered

The dose is so low: That's consequences to you or the fetus are likely negligible. Best wishes.

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Answered 9/11/2020

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