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I'm prescribed xanax (alprazolam) 10mg the yellow bar pill can't take a whole one can i take a piece n still get the same affect?

Q: i'm prescribed xanax (alprazolam) 10mg the yellow bar pill can't take a whole one can i take a piece n still get the same affect?

Check with doctor: Xanax (alprazolam) doesn&#x27;t come in 10 mg strength of bar or tablet. You probably have the 2 mg bar scored to be easily taken in lesser amounts. Check with prescribing doctor to clarify what is the best dose if you can&#x27;t take the whole bar. Take care.

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Dr. Patricia Foster answered

Check with doctor: Xanax (alprazolam) doesn't come in 10 mg strength of bar or tablet. You probably have the 2 mg bar scored to be easily taken in lesser amounts. Check with prescribing doctor to clarify what is the best dose if you can't take the whole bar. Take care.

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Answered 9/20/2016

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A member asked:

I'm prescribed xanax (alprazolam) 10mg the yellow bar pill can't take a whole one can i take a piece n still get the same affect?

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Dr. Patricia Foster answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

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