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How long does Xanax stay in your system?

Is it detectable in your urine?

asked by babyroobattistayahoocom (16)

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Xanax, like most medications, can be detected in urine. It is considered a benzo and therefore generally will not stay in your system more then 2-3 days; However, this does not take into consideration the strength and the amount taken.

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posted by sarahdf (188)
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It could take up to a week for Xanax to completely clear from your system. Yes, it is detectable. If you have a prescription for it the drug testing place should take that into consideration. If you don't have a prescription currently, perhaps you could get one before you pee in the cup.

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Specific tests used to confirm drug use will identify in Xanax is in your system. As a general rule it takes about 72 hours minimum for the body to get rid of Xanax. If you are considering not taking your Xanax please see a medical professional to discuss side effects.

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posted by muse (86)
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Xanax is detectable in your urine as a member of the Benzodiazepine class of addictive drugs. The majority of the drug is stored and filtered out by the liver within 72 hours, however, trace amounts are said to be detectable for up to 6 weeks though it isn't taking any psychological action.

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posted by Sarbutt (8)
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The half life of Xanax is 11.2 hours. This meant 50% of the initial amount will be eliminated in 11.2 hours. It is excreted via renal pathway.

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Xanax can stay in your system for one to three days after you take it. It will show up in a urine test for that long and maybe a day or two longer. If you are taking a urine test plan on not taking xanax for up the four days, unless you have a perscription for it.

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This stays in your system a little over twenty-four hours and is detectable only on certain tests; it is not a good idea to take it prior to drug screening.

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posted by Aya (759)
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That depends on how long you take it. If you are taking it a daily basis it can take up to 6 weeks before it leaves your system. If you take 1 it only takes about 3 days to get out of your system. It is detectable in your urine.

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How long a drug stays in your system depends on your tolerance to the drug, as well as other factors like weight. With Xanax, it's an average of three days.

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I would say that this is an unhealthy medication, and would try other remedies to relieve stress other than this pharma product. I would say a powerful drug like this may stay in your system a while.

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posted by tcat (766)
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Xanax [alprazolam] has plasma half life of around 24 hours and remains in blood for more than 1 week in detectable levels, detectable in urine for at least 48 hours.

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Xanax stays in the human body for 4 to 6 hours depending on the person. Most medications of this type are urinated out 24 to 72 hours later

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