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I take 0.5 xanax (alprazolam) daily. i am nursing my son but also supplementing. dr said wait two hours til i nurse after taking, pharmacists said 4.which one?
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Xanax (alprazolam): 4 hours is a safer bet so wait 4 hours before nursing
Answered 5/3/2017
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Aprazolam: In general, it is suggested to use one of the shorter acting benzodiazepines while nursing, such as lorazepam or oxazepam since they have a shorter half life. Alprazolam is long acting so if you wait 2 or 4 hours, it will still be in your breastmilk.
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