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Can Lorazepam Be Taken After Drinking Alcohol?

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Posted on Wed, 5 Aug 2015
Question: Hello,

I recently started taking Fluvoxamine (50mg) about 1.5 weeks ago and take .5 MG of Lorazepam in the AM. last night I went out and had 6 beers and woke up a couple hours after falling asleep in a panic attack. Is it safe to take Lorazepam if i havent had a drink for 7 hours or so?
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Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
lorazepam is safe to take.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
I understand your concerns.

Yes it is safe to take lorazepam after 7 hours of alcohol. There would not be any danger.

Fluvoxamine is also safe with alcohol.

Hope this helps.

Take care.
Thanks.
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Can Lorazepam Be Taken After Drinking Alcohol?

Brief Answer: lorazepam is safe to take. Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome to HCM. I understand your concerns. Yes it is safe to take lorazepam after 7 hours of alcohol. There would not be any danger. Fluvoxamine is also safe with alcohol. Hope this helps. Take care. Thanks.