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Took half a pill of xanax (alprazolam) for the first time ever. how long will it stay in my system for a drug test to be able to pick it up? really worried.

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Metabolism: minimum 6-8 hours for a small dose; however, not uncommon for 8-10 hours to eliminate from urine.

Answered 8/21/2018

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A member asked:

Took half a pill of xanax (alprazolam) for the first time ever. how long will it stay in my system for a drug test to be able to pick it up? really worried.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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