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Is Zolfresh Advisable After Drinking Alcohol?
Question: hi
i just wanted to know can i take zolfresh 5mg or 2.5 mg after last nights binge drinking because i am not able to sleep when i drink too much . i dont drink regularly maybe twice a week and i dont take zolfresh regulalrly
any advice wud help .
thanks and regards
i just wanted to know can i take zolfresh 5mg or 2.5 mg after last nights binge drinking because i am not able to sleep when i drink too much . i dont drink regularly maybe twice a week and i dont take zolfresh regulalrly
any advice wud help .
thanks and regards
Brief Answer:
It can be used
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Thanks for using health care magic.
Although Zolpidem can be used along with alcohol but I feel it should be avoided as far as possible. I like to inform you that it is completely safe.
Having said this I feel it will be better if you can cut down intake of alcohol to two to three drinks in a day.
I hope this helps you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
It can be used
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Thanks for using health care magic.
Although Zolpidem can be used along with alcohol but I feel it should be avoided as far as possible. I like to inform you that it is completely safe.
Having said this I feel it will be better if you can cut down intake of alcohol to two to three drinks in a day.
I hope this helps you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
sir i dont drink everyday . and as i said i dont take it regulalry . but one more thing i wanna say is that i take escitalopram 10 mg everyday but i have not taken it today . its just that i have not been able to sleep after last night drinking and i got up early so i am a lil dizzy . i thought zolfresh would help . i was thinking of taling half of 5 mg tablet that i have . i also have alparax .25 . which one do you suggest out of two sir .
regards and thanks for answering
regards and thanks for answering
Brief Answer:
None for the daytime
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Thanks for reverting back to me.
With additional available information I feel you need to abstain from alcohol. I understand you are not taking it regularly but with escitalopram it may cause more harm than you have imagined. The reason is alcohol counters some of the effects of escitalopram in anxiety and depression and worsens the condition.
Having said this none of the available medicines should be taken during the day. You are already feeling dizzy and if you take Zolfresh or alprax they may worsen the dizziness thus complicating the condition.
I hope this helps you further.
Thanks and regards.
None for the daytime
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Thanks for reverting back to me.
With additional available information I feel you need to abstain from alcohol. I understand you are not taking it regularly but with escitalopram it may cause more harm than you have imagined. The reason is alcohol counters some of the effects of escitalopram in anxiety and depression and worsens the condition.
Having said this none of the available medicines should be taken during the day. You are already feeling dizzy and if you take Zolfresh or alprax they may worsen the dizziness thus complicating the condition.
I hope this helps you further.
Thanks and regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
okay sir . i dint take it and could manage to sleep for a while . can you tell me if i can take it at night today .its been almost 12 hours that i consumed alcohol . my doctor hasnt given me any medicine to sleep at night . but when i quit alcohol it makes it very difficult for me to sleep . i am already abstaining from alcohol and smoking . but i do have a problem sleeping without alcohol . so kindly help what can be don in this situation .
thankse
thankse
Brief Answer:
Ask your doctor to prescribe Zolpidem
Detailed Answer:
Dear Hannet,
Thanks for reverting back to me.
Although if you continue your medication properly (escitalopram) and avoid alcohol there is possibility of spontaneous remission of problem but for time being request your doctor to prescribe Zolpidem for as need basis. Take it only when you are not able to sleep after half an hour from retiring to bed.
In addition avoid sleeping during day beyond 30 minutes.
Plus observe sleep hygiene.
A brief overview of sleep hygiene can be fund at following link https://www.icliniq.com/health-articles/health-topics/emotional-and-mental-health/how-to-sleep-better-tips-for-getting-a-good-nights-sleep
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for my future patients.
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Thanks and regards.
Ask your doctor to prescribe Zolpidem
Detailed Answer:
Dear Hannet,
Thanks for reverting back to me.
Although if you continue your medication properly (escitalopram) and avoid alcohol there is possibility of spontaneous remission of problem but for time being request your doctor to prescribe Zolpidem for as need basis. Take it only when you are not able to sleep after half an hour from retiring to bed.
In addition avoid sleeping during day beyond 30 minutes.
Plus observe sleep hygiene.
A brief overview of sleep hygiene can be fund at following link https://www.icliniq.com/health-articles/health-topics/emotional-and-mental-health/how-to-sleep-better-tips-for-getting-a-good-nights-sleep
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for my future patients.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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