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Is Wine Consumption Advisable While On Ativan?
Question: For the last 3-4 months my psychiatrist prescribed me 2mg of ativan in the morning and 2mg of Ativan in the evening, and 10 mg of escitalopram in the night for my anxiety and depression. Today i took my morning dose of Ativan but we had a festivity at home so i did not take my evening dose. Also for the first time since this treatment i took a glass of wine. Now i have a bit of headache, mild stomach ache and i feel very very anxious. Should i take my evening dose to calm.I took a glass of wine 3-4 hours ago.
Thank you!
1) Can i take escitalopram after 3-4h when it will be bed time.Time that i took wine will be 10h be then?
2) Tomorrow should i continue with me regular dose?
Thank you!
1) Can i take escitalopram after 3-4h when it will be bed time.Time that i took wine will be 10h be then?
2) Tomorrow should i continue with me regular dose?
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
No, you should not take Ativan, because you have already had wine 3-4 hours ago. Mixing Ativan and wine is highly dangerous as it can cause oversedation and respiratory distress. You will simply have to tolerate your anxiety until it passes naturally. In the future, do not mix Ativan and wine.
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Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
1. Yes
2. Yes
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
No, you should not take Ativan, because you have already had wine 3-4 hours ago. Mixing Ativan and wine is highly dangerous as it can cause oversedation and respiratory distress. You will simply have to tolerate your anxiety until it passes naturally. In the future, do not mix Ativan and wine.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
1. Yes
2. Yes
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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