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A member asked:

Occasionally take a small dose of xanax (alprazolam) in morning for anxiety. i'm a social drinker and enjoy a glass of wine in the evening. any problem with this?

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Perhaps: If this "anxiety" represents alcohol withdrawal.

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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