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Can xanax (alprazolam) cause breathing difficulties? 1mg per day.
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Side effects.: Not usually. However incidence for hyperventilation is 9.7%. It can impact people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease differently than others. If you have difficulty breathing please notify your provider and obtain prompt medical attention.
Answered 7/1/2013
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