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Does Lorazepam Interact With Vodka?

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Posted on Mon, 28 Dec 2015
Question: i took a 1mg lorazepam 9 hours ago, i have just took 5 or 6 shots of vodka, will anything happen?
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can cause sedation

Detailed Answer:
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Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Such combinations can be deadly and should be best avoided. The half life of Lorazepam varies between 12-18 hours.
So, it's inside your body now.
Since you have consumed Vodka, it may cause severe drowsiness, sedation.
I would recommend you to drink plenty of water and avoid to sleep alone. Prefer to sleep with a family member or a friend. If they see any dangerous sign like labored breathing, drooling of saliva, you would need ER care.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Share my opinion with your doctor.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
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Does Lorazepam Interact With Vodka?

Brief Answer: Can cause sedation Detailed Answer: Welcome to Healthcaremagic. Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern. Such combinations can be deadly and should be best avoided. The half life of Lorazepam varies between 12-18 hours. So, it's inside your body now. Since you have consumed Vodka, it may cause severe drowsiness, sedation. I would recommend you to drink plenty of water and avoid to sleep alone. Prefer to sleep with a family member or a friend. If they see any dangerous sign like labored breathing, drooling of saliva, you would need ER care. This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me. Share my opinion with your doctor. Stay Healthy. Dr Anshul Varshney , MD