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Should you take xanex before a interview?

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Dr. Jeffrey Satinover answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not a good idea: Meds like xanax (alprazolam) don't just reduce anxiety, they disinhibit and impair thinking. A certain amount of anxiety before performing actually helps--even if feels bad. The great actor, sir laurence olivier had such bad anxiety before going out on stage, he vomited--to the end of his career. But his actual performances were stellar!

Answered 5/16/2016

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