Went To Beach Today And Had 4 Beers Between 1-3pm.

Posted on Sat, 8 Jun 2019

Question: went to beach today and had 4 beers between 1-3pm. I dont drink much. Once a week XXXXXXX I take 2mgs xanax for sleep every night for 5 years. I get VERY anxious if I skip. Can I take tonight at midnight?

Follow up: Dr. Aaron Branch (1 hour later)

it is now 11:13. I am totally sober but im beginning to feel anxiety. every time I drink more thsn 2 drinks this happens. I need to learn from that. can I take the xanax at midnight. 9 hours after last drink.

Answered by Dr. Aaron Branch (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It would be safe to take Xanax as prescribed

Detailed Answer:
Hello, I'm Dr. Branch, thanks for using Ask a Doctor. It takes approximately an hour to metabolize the alcohol in one alcoholic drink (such as 1 beer), so by now, which is over 8 hours since your last drink, I would expect the effects of the alcohol to be passed. Taking your xanax as prescribed at this point should not be a problem.

I hope that helps, please let me know if you have any questions about any of that, and I would be glad to discuss it with you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Aaron Branch (51 minutes later)

its now 12:20 and I have been waiting to hear from you.

Follow up: Dr. Aaron Branch (18 minutes later)

thank you Dr Branch.

Follow up: Dr. Aaron Branch (1 hour later)

for some reason I cannot read the entire detailed answer from Dr. Branch. It seems cut off.

Answered by Dr. Aaron Branch (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Sorry

Detailed Answer:
Sorry about that, I'm not sure what the problem was. I will copy and paste my answer again:

It takes approximately an hour to metabolize the alcohol in one alcoholic drink (such as 1 beer), so by now, which is over 8 hours since your last drink, I would expect the effects of the alcohol to be passed. Taking your xanax as prescribed at this point should not be a problem.

I hope that helps, please let me know if you have any questions about any of that, and I would be glad to discuss it with you further.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana