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What Are The Side Effects Of Drinking Alcohol With Xanax?

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Posted on Wed, 29 Apr 2015
Question: Can I take 1 mg of Xanax 24 hours after heavy drinking?
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Answered by Dr. Urszula Stanko (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You should not take xanax.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

I had gone through your question.

You should not take Xanax after excessive alcohol consumption because Xanax and alcohol potentiate each other. It can increase nervous system side effects. You can have problems with thinking and reactions.

Heavy drinking is not safe to take with even low doses of xanax.

You should wait at least 24 hours more.

Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Drinking Alcohol With Xanax?

Brief Answer: You should not take xanax. Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome to Healthcare Magic. I had gone through your question. You should not take Xanax after excessive alcohol consumption because Xanax and alcohol potentiate each other. It can increase nervous system side effects. You can have problems with thinking and reactions. Heavy drinking is not safe to take with even low doses of xanax. You should wait at least 24 hours more. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.