How Long Does Alprazolam Stay In Our System?

Posted on Thu, 31 Jul 2014

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Thu, 31 Jul 2014 Answered on

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Question : how long does alprazolam stay in your system or bloodstream

Answered by Dr. Het Ram Bishnoi (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Alprazolam & its effect in blood.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXX
It depends on the type of alprazolam .
If extended released it will remain for long time .
Those alprazolam which generate active metabolites cumulate on nightly use;their action may then extend into the next day .
The plasma 1/2 life of alprazolam is 12 hours .
It remain in blood for 30 -60 hours .
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