A member asked:

I took a xanax (alprazolam) 0.25 at 830 pm and now my doctor changed me to ativan 0.5 and its been 24 hrs since i took the xanax (alprazolam). is it safe to take the ativan"?

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Xanax (alprazolam) —> Ativan: Since it's been 24 hours since last xanax (alprazolam) (short-acting) u can safely take the ativan. Good to do so before u start symptoms of xanax (alprazolam) withdrawal.

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Answered 5/28/2013

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Yes: The xanax (alprazolam) should be worn off.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 3/9/2013

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Xanax (alprazolam): Yes but please do not mix the two.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 3/9/2013

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A member asked:

I took a xanax (alprazolam) 0.25 at 830 pm and now my doctor changed me to ativan 0.5 and its been 24 hrs since i took the xanax (alprazolam). is it safe to take the ativan"?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Donald Alves answered

Dr Pappas agreed

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Pappas agreed

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