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A member asked:

Would taking too many xanax (alprazolam) make a person have impaired memory, and speech?

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Dr. Marc Zimmermann answered

Yes: The effects of Xanax (alprazolam) overdose are similar to alcohol intoxication.

Dr Pappas and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 2/18/2015

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