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Why can't a recovering alcoholic take xanax but can take abilify (aripiprazole) or seroquel?

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It is habit-forming: Xanax is known to be very habit forming and difficult to stop taking. Seroquel and Abilify (aripiprazole) are not addictive.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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Dr. Anthony Vertino answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Mirrors alcohol: Xanax's effect in the body mirrors and potentiates that of alcohol. Abilify and Seroquel do not. Though you shouldn't drink on those drugs either.

Dr Seibert and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/6/2017

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