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Will Taking A Klonopin An Hour After Drinking Beer Cause Harm?

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Posted on Wed, 8 Feb 2017
Question: I am 30 year old w/m. At 3pm today i took 1.5 mg klonopin. I had two 12 oz beers between the hours of 6pm and 8 pm. It is now 930 pm. Am i im dsnger of death. I am not addicted to either my medication or alcohol, was just a special event. I just want to make sure im not gonna be at risk of like dying tonight durung sleep.
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Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (5 minutes later)
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Hello, and thanks for your question.

Mixing Klonopin 1.5mg with 2 12 ounce beers will not result in death. At worst, it may cause you to be sedated and sleep longer than usual. But it will not result in any serious bodily harm. In the future, avoid combining Klonopin with alcohol.

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Will Taking A Klonopin An Hour After Drinking Beer Cause Harm?

Brief Answer: Consultation Detailed Answer: Hello, and thanks for your question. Mixing Klonopin 1.5mg with 2 12 ounce beers will not result in death. At worst, it may cause you to be sedated and sleep longer than usual. But it will not result in any serious bodily harm. In the future, avoid combining Klonopin with alcohol. Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States. For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: XXXX.com/DrXXXX