Image caption Laurence Fox and Jack Huston star in Strangers on a Train. A theatre adaptation of Strangers on a Train in London's West End has been well received by critics, with many singling out its unique staging. Starring Jack Huston and Laurence Fox, the play follows two men who make a pact to swap murders.
Short-Term Effects of Xanax. When taken as prescribed, the short-term effects of Xanax are beneficial to many individuals. It has the potential to reduce the physical tension, restlessness, and feelings of unease common with anxiety. You don't have to use Xanax for a long time to begin experiencing some of the negative effects of the medication.
In older or obese people, or those with liver disease, Xanaxâs half-life is longer, as long as 40 hours. It takes several half-lives to eliminate a drug completely. So for most people, there may still be a small fraction of Xanax in your blood two days or more after taking a single pill. People who take Xanax on a regular basis maintain a higher drug level in the bloodstream, and it could take several weeks to eliminate all the Xanax from the body.