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I was prescribed alprazolam 0.25mg for flight anxiety. i dont take it regularly and asked for this preemptively b/c of a panic i had driving for some reason. is this safe drug? i take dexilant daily, no drug interaction?

Q: i was prescribed alprazolam 0.25mg for flight anxiety. i dont take it regularly and asked for this preemptively b/c of a panic i had driving for some reason. is this safe drug? i take dexilant daily, no drug interaction?

: Yes, it is safe to take as needed only. You will depend on it if used daily, i.e. habitual use should be avoided. There is no interaction with Dexilant.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, it is safe to take as needed only. You will depend on it if used daily, i.e. habitual use should be avoided. There is no interaction with Dexilant.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 8/2/2021

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A member asked:

I was prescribed alprazolam 0.25mg for flight anxiety. i dont take it regularly and asked for this preemptively b/c of a panic i had driving for some reason. is this safe drug? i take dexilant daily, no drug interaction?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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