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My neurologist perscribed me xanax (alprazolam) 1mg er to take everyday for 1 month due to my anxiety. i have wolff parkinson white syndrome, how safe is this?

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Dr. Sergio Schabelman answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Very safe: cardiac conduction system is usually not altered by sedatives/ anti anxiety meds

Dr Lewis agreed

Answered 5/31/2014

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