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A member asked:
Just took first xanax (alprazolam) for anxiety. feeling slight burning sensation in head about 20-30 min after taking. is this normal?
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No: Sorry that is not an adverse effect from xanax (alprazolam). Give the medicine another 30 minutes to work and you will be fine!
Answered 1/24/2018
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