There is no indication that xanax would cause memory loss. But, what is the cause of the deterioration?
Xanax and Alcohol [posted 8/7/98] Question: My sister is 34 years old and very depressed. She has been taking Xanax for over 10 years for panic attacks. She has been on and off different medications for depression for years and recently was put on Paxil. She also takes an antibiotic, Benedryl, Synthroid and Compazine. She also drinks white wine or vodka. Twice this past week I have seen her acting totally wasted, without drinking anything. I asked her what she took and she swears she took nothing, but I don’t believe her. She may have forgotten that she took anything, as she has a terrible memory. Answer: Xanax and alcohol are never a good combination – both enhance the effects of the other. Xanax Question: Currently I’m taking 100 mg of Zoloft daily for depression/anxiety. In a few weeks, my husband and I will be flying to San Francisco on a combination business trip/vacation. I’m terrified of flying, and various people have told me that Xanax is often prescribed for “fearful flyers.”
