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Back pain, and anxiety i was prescribed xanax (alprazolam) but my doctor raised his prices and ice been a day or 2 without them and i'm having seizures randomly?

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If you believe: your are having seizures - would obtain urgent medical care.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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Xanax (alprazolam): Withdrawal can cause both seizures and back pain to worsen ( the pain can worsen even when taken as directed). Both will become more severe for up to 5-7 days after the last dose. Sounds like you need urgent/emergent evaluation.

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Answered 11/4/2014

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A member asked:

Back pain, and anxiety i was prescribed xanax (alprazolam) but my doctor raised his prices and ice been a day or 2 without them and i'm having seizures randomly?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Raff and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Stuart Wasser answered

Dr Amico Jr agreed

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