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How Long Does Xanax Stay In The Body?
Question: hello i have a question on tuesday 21st of feb i took 8mg of xanax at around 10pm the following day on 22nd i took 2mg after 8pm then at 7am on 23th i had a blood sample taken from police in uk for a drugs test . will the find xanax in my blood even thought it not supplied by doctors in uk . Valium limit for driving is 550µg/L in blood how much of the xanax could be remaining on my system i was not feeling any effects of the drug as around 11 hours passed since last dose
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
You will certainly fail this drug test. Xanax is a highly potent benzodiazepine, and the doses you are taking are extremely dangerous. This test with show high levels of benzodiazepines. You seriously need extensive drug addiction treatment. I would seek out a detox facility immediately, followed by an inpatient rehab program.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
You will certainly fail this drug test. Xanax is a highly potent benzodiazepine, and the doses you are taking are extremely dangerous. This test with show high levels of benzodiazepines. You seriously need extensive drug addiction treatment. I would seek out a detox facility immediately, followed by an inpatient rehab program.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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my main concern at the moment is the risk of losing my driving license what level will show on my blood would you know the answer i know xanax is a short life span will there be a high enough level of the drug in my system for the police to take my drivers license of me or will enough of the drugwill have faded from my system as i took quite a high dose on 21st and 2mg after 8pm on 22nd blood sample taken 7am on 23rd
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Any Xanax taken 4 days prior to the drug test will show positive, and the very dangerous amount of Xanax you take will show up as a very high level. You are not safe to be driving.
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Followup
Detailed Answer:
Any Xanax taken 4 days prior to the drug test will show positive, and the very dangerous amount of Xanax you take will show up as a very high level. You are not safe to be driving.
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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Yes it will.
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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
You shouldn't drive for at least 6 months. You need to do inpatient detox and rehab. This amount of Xanax puts you at risk of sudden death which endangers other drivers.
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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Yes it will.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
You shouldn't drive for at least 6 months. You need to do inpatient detox and rehab. This amount of Xanax puts you at risk of sudden death which endangers other drivers.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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