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A member asked:

How long after 20mg paxil (paroxetine) can i take 0.5mg xanax ?

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Varies: There's no simple answer to that question. You may be able to take both simultaneously, depending on how the combination affects you.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/18/2017

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Thanks for asking!: Paxil (paroxetine) helps with both depression and anxiety. Take xanax only for acute symptoms.

Dr Jacobson and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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