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A member asked:

How long before i can breast feed after .5mg of alprazolam when it's a one time thing.

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Dr. Humberto Quintana answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Drug in breast milk: Because of potential risk xanax (alprazolam) is not recommended during the first trimester.Effects seiaures , mild seizures , sedation and weith loss. Elimination half life 12-15 hours.

Answered 3/5/2014

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