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A member asked:

Why won't doctors write me a prescription for xanax (alprazolam) or valium?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Benzos: Not clear with your circumstances, but such inquiry needs to be directed to them.

Dr Amico Jr and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/14/2015

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