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Posted on Mon, 5 Apr 2021
Question: I have been drinking heavily for 2 days. When can I safely take 10mg Valium, after how many hours of stopping alcohol?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (3 hours later)
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Icliniq.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

First of all I like to inform you that it is neither safe nor recommended to combine medications with alcohol. This is because both valium and alcohol act as central nervous system depressant and can cause respiratory depression.

Secondly our body able to metabolise only 10-15 gram of alcohol per hour so depending on the intake it is safe to use valium after 12-24 hours. In case you are not aware about the amount of alcohol ingestion I feel you can use half tablet of valium on feeling anxious (It means effect of alcohol is over or near end).

I hope this helps you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.
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I Have Been Drinking Heavily For 2 Days. When Can

Brief Answer: Consultation Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for using Icliniq. I read your query and understand your concerns. First of all I like to inform you that it is neither safe nor recommended to combine medications with alcohol. This is because both valium and alcohol act as central nervous system depressant and can cause respiratory depression. Secondly our body able to metabolise only 10-15 gram of alcohol per hour so depending on the intake it is safe to use valium after 12-24 hours. In case you are not aware about the amount of alcohol ingestion I feel you can use half tablet of valium on feeling anxious (It means effect of alcohol is over or near end). I hope this helps you. Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions. Thanks and regards.