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A member asked:

Xanax (alprazolam) ir vs xr: witch is less likely to cause less dependency? 1-3 0.25 mg ir a day vs 0.5 mg xr + 1 (occasionally 2) ir a day. regardless-witch course of action is likely to work better?

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Both same: Both chemical dependency ,XR just last longer and may cause little less withdrawal

Dr Broadwell agreed

Answered 8/28/2016

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Similar: dependance is unlikely at low non increasing doses but tendency is individual ?genetic predisposition

Answered 8/29/2016

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