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I take xanax & have suicidal thoughts tried other med don't want to switch med & hav tlked to doc will xanax make me more likely 2 act on the thoughts?

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May lead to suicide: Xanax is a short acting anxiolytics and has higher rate of the development of tolerance,dependence and withdrawal. During withdrawal anxiety goes to the roof and lead to suicidal thoughts

Answered 4/30/2017

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