Facts About Xylazine Without the Stigma

How long does xylazine stay in the system?

Xylazine effects can be felt for up to 4 hours.

Xylazine effects can be felt for up to 4 hours. Someone who recently used xylazine may test positive on a urine drug test for several days after consuming the drug. However, most standard urine drug screens do not test for xylazine. Xylazine is rapidly eliminated from blood, so there may be a risk of false negatives in blood testing.

Reviewed and updated by Jules Netherland, PhD, and Dr. Sheila P. Vakharia on 05/20/2023.

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How long does xylazine stay in the system?

Xylazine effects can be felt for up to 4 hours.

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