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Is it okay to take three xanax (alprazolam) per day and one ativan at night for sleep? this cocktail of meds seems a bit much......

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Dr. Richard Amerling answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes: Xanax (alprazolam) is typically given 3 or 4 times/day. I'm not sure why you were prescribed Ativan at night; an extra Xanax (alprazolam) should work just as well.

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/29/2016

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