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How long does the drug alprazolam take to work?
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15-30 minutes: Alprazolam is the generic name of the drug xanax (alprazolam). It is a short acting benzodiazepine that begins to work in as quickly as 15-30 minutes in some people. It can be veryveffectivevto treat panic attacks.
Answered 6/24/2014
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