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How long does xanax (alprazolam) last for not xr after it kicks in?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Xanax (alprazolam): Duration is 6 to 8 hours, depending on the severity of the panic attack.

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Answered 8/20/2019

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Xanax (alprazolam): Immediate-release xanax (alprazolam) starts acting within 15-30 minutes. Its half-life (length of time to break down half the dose you took) is around 11 hours. In 5 half-lives (or 55 hours) a single dose of the drug & its effects would be gone from your system.

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Answered 9/9/2019

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