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Does Alcohol Interact With Xanax?

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Question : If I have a beer with a big dinner can I take a xanax (1mg) a little later in the night (1 hour after finishing my beer)? I'm 23, 6'1" and about 200 lbs.
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
I recommend against this!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.

Alcohol and alprazolam both quieten the nervous system. Taking both together can actually worsen the effects of xanax and make you feel very drowsy, lack concentration and be dizzy. It can also impair judgment making driving and manipulating machines very risky. My advise is to avoid alcohol in all its forms while on this drug. If you must, then the quantity of alcohol must be kept at basic minimum.

I hope this addresses your worry. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
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Does Alcohol Interact With Xanax?

Brief Answer: I recommend against this! Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks so much for this query. Alcohol and alprazolam both quieten the nervous system. Taking both together can actually worsen the effects of xanax and make you feel very drowsy, lack concentration and be dizzy. It can also impair judgment making driving and manipulating machines very risky. My advise is to avoid alcohol in all its forms while on this drug. If you must, then the quantity of alcohol must be kept at basic minimum. I hope this addresses your worry. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.