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If i take .5mg of xanax (alprazolam) for anxiety, how long will the effects such as calming last? it says that i can take it every 4 hours but does it last longer?

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Dr. Monya De answered

Depends: On the individual. For some it would last longer, and some, shorter.

Answered 12/18/2013

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A member asked:

If i take .5mg of xanax (alprazolam) for anxiety, how long will the effects such as calming last? it says that i can take it every 4 hours but does it last longer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Monya De answered

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