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Can xanax (alprazolam) 0.50mg tablets me halved to be taken as 0.25mg tablets? can i increase and lower my dose of xanax (alprazolam) as required and is it safe to alter doses?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

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Xanax (alprazolam): Xanax (alprazolam) tablets can be halved but any changes in your dosage regimens should be monitored by your prescribing doc.

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Answered 3/5/2013

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A member asked:

Can xanax (alprazolam) 0.50mg tablets me halved to be taken as 0.25mg tablets? can i increase and lower my dose of xanax (alprazolam) as required and is it safe to alter doses?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Pappas agreed

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