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I take .25 xanax (alprazolam) for anxiety when needed i play a lot of softball and i always get anxiety checking my pulse and everything is it ok to take xanax (alprazolam)?

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Dr. Gerald Drucker answered

Try psychotherapy.: There are psychological ways of decreasing anxiety and/or dealing with its causes. While Xanax (alprazolam) can alleviate it, it can be addicting. Learning to manage these feeling by consulting with a psychotherapist would probably be the healthiest way to go.

Dr Berkowitz agreed

Answered 3/19/2015

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A member asked:

I take .25 xanax (alprazolam) for anxiety when needed i play a lot of softball and i always get anxiety checking my pulse and everything is it ok to take xanax (alprazolam)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gerald Drucker answered

Dr Berkowitz agreed

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