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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?

Q: 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?

: 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

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Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

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

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 6/30/2021

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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