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Would my blood pressure drop too much if i take .5mg of xanax (alprazolam) while i currently take 25mg atenolol daily?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Well,...: Xanax (alprazolam) is an anxiety medication, so unless you have severe anxiety that raises your BP than you should be fine. When you take any medications, you should be monitored on them to assure you remain stable, so be sure to keep regular appointments with your Doctor.

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Answered 6/30/2022

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Is it safe to take .5mg of Xanax (alprazolam) while on 25mg of atenolol?would it drop my BP too much?

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