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Is Alcohol Consumption Safe While Taking Ativan?
Question: Is there a danger with having a glass of Chardonnay while on Ativan
Two glasses of wine daily is all.
Two glasses of wine daily is all.
Brief Answer:
Can be dangerous
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms, I have gone through your question and i understand your concerns but mixing Ativan with alcohol intensifies the effects of the Ativan.However, taking Ativan and alcohol together a very dangerous combination. Even if you don’t experience negative health effects, you’re at a greater risk for the following symptoms:
amnesia
difficulty walking or moving
loss of inhibitions
mood changes
self-harming behavior
Also,Some potentially dangerous effects of mixing Ativan with alcohol include:
coma
difficult or shallow breathing
drowsiness and dizziness
impaired coordination
increased risk of overdose
loss of consciousness
Plus, Ativan makes alcohol more intoxicating than normal when taken together. The sleepiness, lightheadedness, drowsiness , trouble concentratingand difficulty with coordination and movement of alcohol will be increased . Also, your alcohol tolerance will be lower, , You might drink a normal amount of alcohol and still end up very sick or even cause alcohol poisoning. I hope I answered your question
Can be dangerous
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms, I have gone through your question and i understand your concerns but mixing Ativan with alcohol intensifies the effects of the Ativan.However, taking Ativan and alcohol together a very dangerous combination. Even if you don’t experience negative health effects, you’re at a greater risk for the following symptoms:
amnesia
difficulty walking or moving
loss of inhibitions
mood changes
self-harming behavior
Also,Some potentially dangerous effects of mixing Ativan with alcohol include:
coma
difficult or shallow breathing
drowsiness and dizziness
impaired coordination
increased risk of overdose
loss of consciousness
Plus, Ativan makes alcohol more intoxicating than normal when taken together. The sleepiness, lightheadedness, drowsiness , trouble concentratingand difficulty with coordination and movement of alcohol will be increased . Also, your alcohol tolerance will be lower, , You might drink a normal amount of alcohol and still end up very sick or even cause alcohol poisoning. I hope I answered your question
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