A member asked:

Xanax (alprazolam) helped me gain 20lbs due to increase in appetite. now 1mg of xanax (alprazolam) after 1 year is no longer working. other healthy ways to increase appetite?

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Dr. John Mendelson answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Treat you anxiety: If you are losing weight due to anxiety then you need to treat the anxiety better. Although drugs like Xanax (alprazolam) can help for a while there are better treatments. You might consider talk therapy - it really helps. And many doctors use antidepressants to treat anxiety. Studies show the best approach is a combination of antidepressants and psychotherapy (talk therapy).

Answered 10/13/2014

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PE and MH check up: Xanax (alprazolam) is not usually used to help people gain weight. It is an antianxiety medication. You should start with a complete physical check up with blood tests including test for thyroid problem. You may also want to consider talking with a psychiatrist to identify any underlying psychological problems that might benefit by therapy with or without medications

Answered 7/24/2015

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