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I have been taking 1.5 mg of xanax (alprazolam) a day in one dose. is taking 2mgof ativan (trying to switch meds) ok instead of xanax (alprazolam)?
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May be better: Ativan is slightly longer half life than Xanax (alprazolam) and should be smoother acting however Tranxene is a better choice and is longer acting and less addictive.
Answered 8/7/2016
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