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What Are The Repercussions Of Taking Four Ativan And Three Glasses Of Wine?

Posted on Wed, 18 Mar 2015

Question: I am prescribed up 3, 0.5mg of Ativan a day but I have taken four and have had three glasses of wine. Should I go to the hospital?

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Should go to ER for immediate evaluation and medical help...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

There is an interaction between ativan and alcohol.
To my opinion, you should go to ER for immediate evaluation and to keep under observation by medical team.

Please do not consume alcohol while taking ativan.

Hope it was of help!
Dr.Benard

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (1 hour later)

I have continued drinking since my initial question.

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You should stop drinking ...

Detailed Answer:
HI back,

You should stop drinking, because the risk of interaction and other complications is greater with large doses of alcohol. You should go immediately to ER for an emergency evaluation.

Wish you health!
Dr. Benard

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T