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Is the extended release xanex a lot like klonopin (clonazepam) as far as half life and lasting a long time ?

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The half life is : 10.7 to 15.8 hours for xanax (alprazolam) xr and for Klonopin it is 18-50 hours. Best wishes.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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