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I drank 1 beer 4 hrs ago. i just took my usual 0.25mg dose of xanax (alprazolam) to prevent an anxiety attack. is that enough time to be okay?
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Yes: While it's never a good idea to mix medications with alcohol, it is likely that you will be fine.
Answered 6/4/2013
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