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Hey i was having a lil bit of a axieaty last night and i took .5 xanax (alprazolam) i am currently breastfeeding and i was wondering if i can still breastfeed?
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Contraindicated: Xanax (alprazolam) like any other drug is excreted in the breast mik and will last in your blood stream for 2 days in your baby it can cause drowsiness and apneas make sure your baby is checked and monitered! may be your physician can prescribe a safer drug
Answered 5/18/2017
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