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I'm taking anxiety and depression medicine to avoid panic attacks mainly & avoid er. can i take more than 0.5 if i feel panic and 0.5 mg doesn't work?

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Dr. Marcello Maviglia answered

No: You need to talk to your psychiatrist or pcp to come up with an adequate schedule/dosage.

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/8/2016

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Dr. Adam Tripp answered

Discss with doc: Presumably you are talking about Ativan or xanax (alprazolam). You should discuss with your psychiatrist because while an increase in dose may be helpful, you can also become addicted to these medications in addition to your anxiety.

Dr Jacobson and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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A member asked:

I'm taking anxiety and depression medicine to avoid panic attacks mainly & avoid er. can i take more than 0.5 if i feel panic and 0.5 mg doesn't work?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Marcello Maviglia answered

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Adam Tripp answered

Dr Jacobson and another doctor agreed

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