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A member asked:

Is it ok to take half a 0.5 xanax (alprazolam) every night ? or should that only be taken if needed for panic ?

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Xanax (alprazolam) at bedtime: If your prescriber recommended Xanax (alprazolam) for panic attacks, you should do that as much as safely needed. You could also ask him to take another dose at bedtime if you are anxious and this interferes with sleep.

Dr Callaghan agreed

Answered 6/20/2015

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