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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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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.
Answered 5/28/2013
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Xanax (alprazolam): Yes but please do not mix the two.
Answered 3/9/2013
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