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Can Valium Be Taken After Alcohol Consumption?

hi i currently take 5mg of valium only when needed for anxiety, and i am pretty strict that it is only when needed. my wedding is on Saturday but i wanted to know if i need to take one tablet, does that mean i cannot drink any alcohol that day or even later that night?
Mon, 14 Nov 2016
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Hi & Welcome.
Valium should not be taken after consuming alcohol.

Valium (Diazepam) is a benzodiazepine which is commonly prescribed to treat anxiety disorders, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, convulsion or muscle spasms due to its depressant action on central nervous system.

Valium taken after or before consuming alcohol there will be an increased risk of serious side effects such as shallow breathing, severe drowsiness, motor incoordination, falls, unconsciousness or coma.

Since the effects of Valium may persist even after 24 hours so it is not advisable for you to consume alcohol.

Prevention is better than cure!

Wishing you a very happy married life.
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Can Valium Be Taken After Alcohol Consumption?

Hi & Welcome. Valium should not be taken after consuming alcohol. Valium (Diazepam) is a benzodiazepine which is commonly prescribed to treat anxiety disorders, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, convulsion or muscle spasms due to its depressant action on central nervous system. Valium taken after or before consuming alcohol there will be an increased risk of serious side effects such as shallow breathing, severe drowsiness, motor incoordination, falls, unconsciousness or coma. Since the effects of Valium may persist even after 24 hours so it is not advisable for you to consume alcohol. Prevention is better than cure! Wishing you a very happy married life.