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I asked a question about zanax ? i took a 1 mg zanax on the 20th and the 21st i have a laboratory drug screen on the 05th of july would i test positive for the zanax ? i'm not a active user of the medication

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Dr. William Simon answered

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Xanax (alprazolam): Xanax (alprazolam) has a short half life and may not show up in a drug screen if not taken on a regular basis. If you have your own prescription that should not be a problem even if the screen comes out positive as it would be ruled negative by Medical Review Officer.

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Answered 6/30/2015

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A member asked:

I asked a question about zanax ? i took a 1 mg zanax on the 20th and the 21st i have a laboratory drug screen on the 05th of july would i test positive for the zanax ? i'm not a active user of the medication

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Simon answered

Dr Veres and another doctor agreed

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