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I took tylenol pm 8 hrs ago and didn't sleep. can i take .0.5 mg of a xanax now to help me sleep?

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Dr. Nicole Clark answered

Specializes in Neurology

Xanax: If you haven't taken any other benzodiazepines (like valium, ativan, klonopin) and the xanax is prescribed by your physician, then it should be fine to take 8 hours after the Tylenol PM

Answered 3/31/2021

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