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A member asked:

I take 1mg xanax (alprazolam) a day. prescribed levoquin and tussoinex for bronchitis. if i tookmy 1mg xanax (alprazolam) at 11 am is it safe to take tussoinex at bedtime?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: Yes that timing is safe.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 8/10/2014

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Dr. Elvia Greathouse answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Should be fine: The biggest problem with taking the 2 close together would be sedation. However, as you are taking them more than 12 hours apart, there really should be no overlap in the effects as Xanax (alprazolam) has a short half life.

Dr Lewis agreed

Answered 10/21/2014

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