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Is taking .25 mg of xanax (alprazolam) a day long term safe?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Not recommended: Xanax (alprazolam) is best for short term use - a few weeks. Long term use can lead to dose escalation as that dose may no longer be effective in treating your issue. You may want to discuss other options, which are not habit-forming, with your doctor which will best treat your issue. Good Luck.
Answered 8/2/2014
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Yes: If you have temporary or chronic anxiety disorder, Xanax (alprazolam) can be effective without the likelihood of tolerance at that low. Discuss this in detail with your doctor.
Answered 3/28/2020
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No: Xanax (alprazolam) is a highly effective therapeutic agent for anxiety and insomnia. The short half life can lead to excessive use as pills wear off. It is addictive. Long term use of Xanax (alprazolam) & other benzodiazepines has been linked to dementia in people older than 65 years. Chronic use confers a 50% increase in dementia. (Mercola) It causes cognitive decline.Long term use is not safe. Short term use is safer
Answered 7/12/2016
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