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Can Alprazolem Be Taken For Sleeplessness After Drinking?

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Posted on Mon, 13 Apr 2015
Question: I drank too much today. About 14 light beers over the course of the day. Six at 6-8 AM and six more from 2-4 PM. I had two more about 6PM. I am very anxious and can't sleep. I take alprazolem, as needed, from time to time. Is it safe to take a small amount (.125)?
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Answered by Dr. Chintan Solanki (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes you can take at present but consult doctor soon

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

Alprazolam 0.125 is not going to cause any harm. You can take for anxiety and sleep problem for a while. Bear contains very low concentration of alcohol so no problem will be there.

Note: Alprazolam as needed from time to time is not all advisable. It is benzodiazepine drug and can cause tolerance and dependance.You may become habitual to it if not supervised by doctor. Please consult doctor/psychiatrist for evaluation that why you need to take alprazolam frequently.You can be guided in right direction then.

Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.

Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.
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Can Alprazolem Be Taken For Sleeplessness After Drinking?

Brief Answer: Yes you can take at present but consult doctor soon Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Alprazolam 0.125 is not going to cause any harm. You can take for anxiety and sleep problem for a while. Bear contains very low concentration of alcohol so no problem will be there. Note: Alprazolam as needed from time to time is not all advisable. It is benzodiazepine drug and can cause tolerance and dependance.You may become habitual to it if not supervised by doctor. Please consult doctor/psychiatrist for evaluation that why you need to take alprazolam frequently.You can be guided in right direction then. Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further. Regards, Dr.Chintan Solanki.