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How does xanax (alprazolam) taken in small doses just a few times a week affect your hormones in perimenopause?

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Dr. Alan Patterson answered

It shouldn't: Affect them if u take a small dose and not everyday.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 6/12/2013

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