Ok. Heres Some Facts. I Take 3 Mgs Xanax Per

Posted on Sat, 30 Nov 2019

Question: ok. heres some facts. I take 3 mgs xanax per day. yesterday at lunch I had 4 beers at 11:30-12:30. then yesterday night 6:15-9:30 I went to a client function and had 7 or 8 more. now its 7:00 in the morning and im antsy. can I take 1-2 mgs now. I think the beer shoukd be out if my system right?

Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (3 minutes later)

it was actually 6:15 to 10:30 last night.

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Xanax should be withheld

Detailed Answer:
Hello Ma'am

I can certainly understand your concern.

I have worked through your attached query in detail.

Xanax contains Alprazolam(a short acting Benzodiazepine) which should not be taken when there is intake of alcohol as it leads to summated toxicity by enhancing the inhibitory effect of alcohol on brain.

I thus advise you to consider another longer acting Benzodiazepine like Lorazepam if you develop symptoms of alcohol withdrawal in 72 hours after stopping alcohol intake.

Post your further questions if any
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (25 minutes later)

Understand you reply in the long term. Short term though as in right now can I take my Xanax after having no alcohol for 8 hours.

Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (0 minute later)

And I’m male not female

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not required

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir,

As already discussed, further intake of pills should be considered only if there are symptoms of withdrawal.

Otherwise, the pill intake is not required.

Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee