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Is it safe to treat alzheimer's anxiety with daily xanax (alprazolam)?
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Possibly: Concerns are that with increasing age (there is early onset alzheimer's too), benzodiazepines (like xanax) can cause "fogginess", falls, & hip fractures. From another perspective it may be acting as just a band-aid --- once it's gone, everything rebounds. Ultimately, other agents like antidepressants & even the alzheimer's medications can provide relief. Don't forget exercise, yoga, & tai chi.
Answered 6/10/2015
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