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I have cirrhosis of the liver stage 4. i quit drinking alcohol all together but can i still have the xanax .25 twice daily as prescribed by my doctor or will it damage it more?
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Yes low-dose Xanax can be prescribed for people with cirrhosis of the liver failure. This needs to be monitored by your physician for safety
Answered 6/30/2021
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