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If i normally take 1mg brand klonopin 3-4/day (which is on backorder) and cannot take generic, what would equfiliant xanax (alprazolam) be since not as long acting?

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Xanax (alprazolam) XR: is the longer acting form of Xanax (alprazolam).

Answered 5/18/2015

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A member asked:

If i normally take 1mg brand klonopin 3-4/day (which is on backorder) and cannot take generic, what would equfiliant xanax (alprazolam) be since not as long acting?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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