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A member asked:

Hello, the dose of 0.125 mg of alprazolam will cause an effect? i would add that i am very thin, bmi 15.

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Xanax (alprazolam): U probably would be the best to answer this, based on your response to the low dose.

Dr Higginbotham and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/4/2018

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It could: Alprazolam is a potent benzodiazepine that could cause relaxation and or sedation, especially if you're very thin. Bmi of 15 is extremely so.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/30/2017

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