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I think i took my prescription xanax (alprazolam) 0.5 mg twice witin an hour will it hurt me?

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No: Taking 1 mg instead of your regular 0.5 mg will be ok. You may be more sleepy, but it will not be dangerous to you.

Answered 1/22/2013

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