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For the last month, i've been taking xanax (alprazolam) (0.5) daily for my panic disorder.i am breastfeeding and usually wait 4 hours to nurse. is this too short?

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Breast feeding: is not recommended when taking Xanax (alprazolam) as it may potentially affect the infant and there are other drugs for panic disorder that are safer with breast feeding.

Answered 12/23/2014

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