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Would a whole 0.25 xanax (alprazolam) help me relax more than a half? my anxiety is always real high going to a drs office and i get scared i will faint.

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Dr. Alan Anthony answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Yes and no: Higher levels of xanax (alprazolam) will sedate you more. The best treatments are cognitive behavioural therapy and usually medicines that have less side effects and dependence issues than xanax (alprazolam).

Dr Bansal agreed

Answered 7/11/2015

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