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I'm prescribed alprazolam, but only a small amount for emergencies, does not being able to sleep count because anxiety? can i take it to fall asleep?

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Take as prescribed: You should take all medications as prescribed. Does you doctor know you are having sleep initiation problems? If not ask him/her if this is an appropriate use of the medication.

Answered 2/13/2015

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