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Could having rapidly detoxed off of 80mgs a day of valium + xanax (alprazolam) as needed and 10mgs of ambien a night trigger narcolepsy down the line?

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

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No: No. Rapid detox from these meds will not cause narcolepsy down the line.

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Answered 1/24/2018

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A member asked:

Could having rapidly detoxed off of 80mgs a day of valium + xanax (alprazolam) as needed and 10mgs of ambien a night trigger narcolepsy down the line?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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