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I hard about xanax (alprazolam) that it may need higher and higher doses to get the same effect.is that true for every patient?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Xanax (alprazolam): Addiction potential is high, so is tolerance and withdrawal.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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A member asked:

I hard about xanax (alprazolam) that it may need higher and higher doses to get the same effect.is that true for every patient?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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