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Is Alcohol Safe After Taking Diazepam?

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Posted on Tue, 18 Jul 2017
Question: If i tane diazepam is it safe to have a couple beers 4 hours later?
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Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (2 minutes later)
Hi dear,
No, it is not safe to take them at 4 hours interval.
Hit thanks if you found the answer helpful.
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Dr Deepti Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (1 minute later)
So it is not safe to have a beer or two?
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Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Better to avoid for 12 hours

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
It is better to avoid any alcoholic content for at least 12 hours after taking diazepam.
It is a sedative drug and its action remains for 12 hours.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
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Is Alcohol Safe After Taking Diazepam?

Hi dear, No, it is not safe to take them at 4 hours interval. Hit thanks if you found the answer helpful. Regards Dr Deepti Verma