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Can Lorazepam Be Taken After Alcohol Consumption?
Posted on
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
Answered on
Thu, 3 Nov 2016
Last reviewed on
Brief Answer:
I think it is better to wait
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
Since alcohol is still present in your system at significant level I do not think you should anything else specially benzodiazepines or other central nervous system suppressants. This is because both alcohol as well as lorazepam act in synchronizing manner leading to possibility of toxicity.
In my view dealing with anxiety will be much easier than toxicity.
I hope this assists you.
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I think it is better to wait
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
Since alcohol is still present in your system at significant level I do not think you should anything else specially benzodiazepines or other central nervous system suppressants. This is because both alcohol as well as lorazepam act in synchronizing manner leading to possibility of toxicity.
In my view dealing with anxiety will be much easier than toxicity.
I hope this assists you.
If you have more questions feel free to ask me.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for my future patients.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
What should I take?
How long should i wait?
How long should i wait?
Brief Answer:
Slow mag can be taken
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.
In my opinion it will be better to wait for time if it is possible.
In case the anxiety is overwhelming I think you need to visit ER so they can assess the alcohol level and decide accordingly.
Slow mag have little value in current system but can be taken without any risk.
I hope this assists you further.
Thanks and regards.
Slow mag can be taken
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.
In my opinion it will be better to wait for time if it is possible.
In case the anxiety is overwhelming I think you need to visit ER so they can assess the alcohol level and decide accordingly.
Slow mag have little value in current system but can be taken without any risk.
I hope this assists you further.
Thanks and regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Can I take a slow mag over the counter pill?
Should I wait till tomorrow to take one?
How long should I wait to take.5 lorazepam?
Should I wait till tomorrow to take one?
How long should I wait to take.5 lorazepam?
Brief Answer:
You can take it now if it is still required
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.
If you still feel that anxiety is there, you can use lorazepam 0.5 mg to counter the anxiety.
Thanks and regards
You can take it now if it is still required
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.
If you still feel that anxiety is there, you can use lorazepam 0.5 mg to counter the anxiety.
Thanks and regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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