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Can you take xanax (alprazolam) (.25) when starting celexa? (5mg)

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

Starting two meds?: If you are starting two new meds at once and have problems (side effects you wont know which one caused the problem. Conversely if you start two meds and feel great you won't know which one helped. I say this because you don't list the Xanax (alprazolam) as a baseline medication.

Answered 10/12/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

I agree with: earlier response. However, sometimes anxiety levels might actually increase a little when starting SSRI's (such as celexa). It can also take a while for the SSRI to take effect. That is why Benzodiazapines (such as Xanax) may be started at same time. However, people can develop tolerance to xanax (alprazolam) or other medications in it's class. The regular release form of xanax (alprazolam) comes w it's own unique dangers.

Answered 8/16/2014

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