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I have been taking xanax (alprazolam) 2 mg at bedtime for the last 3 months. however, i took it a few times during really bad panic attacks. the medicine is over before time. i am freaking out about seizures now. what should i do?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Xanax (alprazolam): Best to contact your prescribing doc. & inform him/her about your concerns, & if not successful, go to the er for evaluation until u see your doc.

Answered 5/12/2016

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Unlikely : If you have been taking it occasionally it is relatively unlikely that you have developed tolerance (your brain has adapted to the medication) and therefore it is unlikely you will have seizures.

Answered 10/23/2017

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Probably not at risk: Dependence and consequently seizure risk appears to be greater in patients treated with relatively high doses (at or above 4 mg) for 8 to 12 weeks.

Answered 2/9/2017

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Contact doctor: While you probably won't have seizures, abrupt withdrawal from 2 mg of xanax (alprazolam) will lead to a withdrawal reaction which is likely to be quite uncomfortable, including anxiety, insomnia, and restlessness.

Answered 5/11/2016

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