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Can Tizanidine And Baclofen Be Taken After Consuming Alcohol?

Posted on Sat, 8 Nov 2014

Question: Is it safe to take 2 4mg tablets of Tizanidine and 1 Baclofen after consuming several margaritas? it's been almost 3 hours since having a drink plus I had a large Mexican meal. Already took Trokendi and benydryl
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Contraindicated

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Taking Baclofen along with alcohol can cause severe drowsiness and also muscle weakness. It might also reduces your cough reflex causing aspiration of the stomach contents into your lungs. I strongly suggest you to avoid taking baclofen while you are under the influence of alcohol

I hope I was of help

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (19 hours later)

So taking the Tizanidine, 2-3, 4mg tabs is ok? Just no Baclofen?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for getting back

Eventhough it is not an absolute contraindication I still suggest you to not take it as it might increase drowsiness. Mixing alcohol with any drug is not a good idea as it also changes the metabolism and increases the adverse effects

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (8 minutes later)

I have not had a drink in approximately 5 hours and am going to bed. Should be ok now?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It should be ok

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I think 5 hours should be fine.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (3 minutes later)

Thank you very much!

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
Hello

It was my pleasure helping you out

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar