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How Long Does Xanax Remain In The Body?
Question: My daughter is being treated for severe panic attacks. She took lorazapram for a few days, none yesterday and
took one zanax this morning. She wants to switch back to lorazapram but we aren;t sure how long the zanax stays in her body. she also takes thyroid medication, DLPA (natural medicine) and lexapro (started a week ago) vitex, mthr and dim (natural medicines from naturopath
took one zanax this morning. She wants to switch back to lorazapram but we aren;t sure how long the zanax stays in her body. she also takes thyroid medication, DLPA (natural medicine) and lexapro (started a week ago) vitex, mthr and dim (natural medicines from naturopath
Brief Answer:
It stays around 24 hours
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
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Xanax stays in system for 24 hours as it has half life of 8 to 15 hours. If she finds lorazepam more suitable for her there is no problem in shifting back to lorazepam as both the molecules have similar structure and mechanism of action.
I hope this answers your question.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards
It stays around 24 hours
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
Xanax stays in system for 24 hours as it has half life of 8 to 15 hours. If she finds lorazepam more suitable for her there is no problem in shifting back to lorazepam as both the molecules have similar structure and mechanism of action.
I hope this answers your question.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards
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