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Is Alcohol Consumption Safe While On Xanax?

I have been prescribed xanax for my anxiety but tomm im going to a wedding everywhere ive read online it says dont mix alcohol and anxiety medication and im not but tomm morning i plan on taking one xanax around 10am is it safe to drink around 9pm that night?
Mon, 12 Sep 2016
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Xanax contain alprazolam and is used as anti – anxiety medicine and for insomnia. Alprazolam may be habit-forming. Misuse of habit-forming medicine can cause addiction and poisoning due to overdose. Do not drink alcohol while taking Xanax. This medication can increase the effects of alcohol. Drowsiness can cause accident if you are driving vehicle. Its common side effects are memory problem, confusion, hallucination, agitation and convulsions etc. Mixing alcohol and Xanax cause severe respiratory depression.
Advice
1.     Avoid tea & coffee in evening & night
2.     Avoid alcohol and smoking especially in night
3.     Exercising for at least 30 minutes per day can improve your sleep
4.     Avoid foods you may be sensitive. Sensitivity reactions can cause excess congestion, gastrointestinal upset, bloating and gas. This disturbs your sleep.
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Is Alcohol Consumption Safe While On Xanax?

Xanax contain alprazolam and is used as anti – anxiety medicine and for insomnia. Alprazolam may be habit-forming. Misuse of habit-forming medicine can cause addiction and poisoning due to overdose. Do not drink alcohol while taking Xanax. This medication can increase the effects of alcohol. Drowsiness can cause accident if you are driving vehicle. Its common side effects are memory problem, confusion, hallucination, agitation and convulsions etc. Mixing alcohol and Xanax cause severe respiratory depression. Advice 1.     Avoid tea & coffee in evening & night 2.     Avoid alcohol and smoking especially in night 3.     Exercising for at least 30 minutes per day can improve your sleep 4.     Avoid foods you may be sensitive. Sensitivity reactions can cause excess congestion, gastrointestinal upset, bloating and gas. This disturbs your sleep. Thanks