Ran out of the 1mg xr
I am prescribed 1mg xanax xr twice a day. Is it ok to take 2 .5 xr instead??? I ran out!?
Question posted by Miamegirl on 22 Nov 2012
Last updated on 26 November 2012 by slosippa
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4 Answers
slosippa
26 Nov 2012
it would be the same dosage so yes (0.5 + 0.5= 1mg) yes you can take it that way. good thing you held on to those .5mg tablets! :)
Inactive
23 Nov 2012
Hello Miamegirl. Yes it is however you'll not be feeling the same relief from the XR as to the regular 1mg. Regards pledge
Miamegirl
23 Nov 2012
Really, how come??
Inactive
23 Nov 2012
XR is time released. The other is not.
Miamegirl
23 Nov 2012
No, I'm taking .5 mg xr not regular!!
Inactive
23 Nov 2012
My error. Laurie gave you the correct answer. Have a great weekend.
LaurieShay
23 Nov 2012
I think you mean taking two 0.5mg pills and yes that would be the same as taking a 1mg pill so no problem.
kaismama
22 Nov 2012
Do you mean 2.5 once a day? I doubt it would hurt, however, your doc should know what you're doing. Did you take too many, and run out, or you just werent' able to fill it?
Miamegirl
22 Nov 2012
Hi
Sorry, ill clarify!! I'm prescribed two 1mg twice a day of the xanax xr. Initially my dr prescribed .5 xr, but it was not working. So, I've been taking the 1mg xr twice a day. However, I ran out of them and have the .5xr from before. Is it ok to take two of those to equal one of the other?? Thank you
Miamegirl
22 Nov 2012
Hi
Sorry, ill clarify!! I'm prescribed two 1mg twice a day of the xanax xr. Initially my dr prescribed .5 xr, but it was not working. So, I've been taking the 1mg xr twice a day. However, I ran out of them and have the .5xr from before. Is it ok to take two of those to equal one of the other?? Thank you
kaismama
23 Nov 2012
ok, now it makes sense, lol... yes you can take 2-0.5mg tabs to equal 1 mg
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