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How long does the anti anxiety effects of alprazolam last for?
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A few hours.: Usually for a few hours. It's a short acting drug.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Depends...: It usually takes about 11 hours for half of the amount of alprazolam to be reduced in your body. However, it is considered a short acting anti anxiety medication so the effects may be gone after a few hours( 6). If you have taken it for a long time you may develop tolerance and the dose might need to be adjusted. However, this med can cause overdose and needs to adjusted by your doctor.
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6 to 8 hrs: The recommended directions are 1 tab every 8 hrs. Strength(?mg) depends on clinical conditions and response of pt
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On the order of: About 5 hours. But remember everyone's physiology is slightly different and it's effects may last longer or shorter for you depending on how you metabolize the drug.
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