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Celexa 60mg per day and xanax (alprazolam) b.i.d is it an ok combo and will it eventually cause death?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Celexa & Xanax (alprazolam): The Food & Drug Administration recommends a max dose of 40mg of celexa (citalopram) per day. Studies document that there is minimal therapeutic effect when you go beyond 40mg per day. There is an increased chance of arrhythmias at higher doses of celexa (citalopram). Using combo of Alprazolam and celexa (citalopram) can ^ risk for concentrating more poorly, impaired judgement, dizziness and feeling drowsy. This doesn't mean that you >

Answered 5/18/2016

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes, it is OK: You can use Celexa and Xanax (alprazolam) together. There is no drug interaction and these are two completely different medication groups. It's always best to take any medication under a doctors instructions.

Answered 5/15/2015

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Dr. Anthony Vita answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Probably ok but...: Citalopram (Celexa) is an SSRI medication approved for major depression. The FDA lowered the maximum recommended dose from 60 mg to 40 mg due to potential for heart rhythm problems. Alprazolam (Xanax) is a benzodiazepine indicated for short-term control of anxiety. The two medications have no know interactions, if taken as directed.

Answered 7/24/2014

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