Q: I am taking anti-depressants namely alprax and serlift. I want to ask if I can smoke while taking these anti-depressants? Is there any harm in smoking while taking these medicines?

A:Alprazolam (Alprax) is a highly addictive drug; so is smoking apart from other adverse effects such as bronchitis, lung cancer etc. not mention the effects of high nicotine in the blood. It would be in your own long term interest not to smoke. Once you are cured, it will be a Herculean task to de-addict you from drugs and cigarettes. It is advisable to take a long-acting alprazolam product such as Alprocontin (ModiMundipharma) for sustained efficacy.