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2 xanax, (alprazolam) how long does it take to work on anxiety?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

fairly soon: Usually within 30 minutes. Hoping the xanax (alprazolam) you're taking was prescribed to you.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/9/2020

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