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I took an xanax (alprazolam) for the first time due to anxiety, i'm nursing a 3 month old. how long to i need to wait before i can nurse him again?

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Treating anxiety: Xanax (alprazolam) & meds like it won't fix it but can result in addiction. Alone they are the worst treatment for anxiety, not good 4 u or baby. The 2 lies anxiety tells us are 1) that something bad is very likely to happen (when in fact it is far less likely) & 2) that if it happens it'll be catastrophic (when usually there is a way through it). Find a therapist who specializes in treating anxiety disorders

Answered 6/9/2017

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Xanax (alprazolam) Effects: You are a Caring Mother! Commend yourself that you have not taken Xanax (alprazolam) for 3 months while you are nursing your infant. It seems that your anxiety was overwhelming for which you needed relief, and took Xanax (alprazolam) Taking a single dose of Xanax (alprazolam) usually does not cause any problems, there is usually no need to wait to resume breastfeeding. See Psychiatrist for Therapy for Anxiety.

Answered 12/18/2015

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