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Can xanax (alprazolam) or ambien cause your optic nerves to swell up. got a spinal tap they said there was no pressure that could cause them to swell.

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No: This would exceptionally unlikely as a cause.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/1/2016

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