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Is taking (very rare) alprazolam without talking to doctor is very dangerous?

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Dr. Alan Ali
Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Xanax (alprazolam): Taking controlled substance without talking to a doctor is not advised.
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If it is not your prescription is illegal.
Sep 13, 2013
Dr. Heidi Fowler
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Taking this med: Is illegal if it wasn't prescribed for you. There are multiple risks to use of benzodiazapines - learning about them is part of the informed consent process with the physician.
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Dr. Shariq Refaianswered
Psychiatry 15 years experience
Never: Never take meds without consulting with your physician first. You dont know he adverse affects it can have for you, if it is right for you or what dose is appropriate for you. It may also interact with other meds you may be on.
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Dr. Neal Kraus
Dr. Neal Kraus commented
Hospital-based practice 13 years experience
I agree. You're setting yourself up for an adverse event. If you drink Alcohol on it or take certain other medications, you can actually cause yourself to stop breathing - which can be obviously not a good thing.
Sep 13, 2013
Dr. Alan Ali
Dr. Alan Ali commented
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Illegal too.
Sep 13, 2013

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