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Is Alcohol Safe After Taking Diazepam?
Posted on
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Answered on
Tue, 18 Jul 2017
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Question : If i tane diazepam is it safe to have a couple beers 4 hours later?
Hi dear,
No, it is not safe to take them at 4 hours interval.
Hit thanks if you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
No, it is not safe to take them at 4 hours interval.
Hit thanks if you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
So it is not safe to have a beer or two?
Brief Answer:
Better to avoid for 12 hours
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
It is better to avoid any alcoholic content for at least 12 hours after taking diazepam.
It is a sedative drug and its action remains for 12 hours.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Better to avoid for 12 hours
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
It is better to avoid any alcoholic content for at least 12 hours after taking diazepam.
It is a sedative drug and its action remains for 12 hours.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
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