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I Take The XXXXXXX Dosage Of Alprazolam Daily 4mg. I

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Posted on Fri, 7 Aug 2020
Question: i take the XXXXXXX dosage of alprazolam daily 4mg. i rarely drink however it was a celebratory occasion. can the high dose of alprazolam and alcohol combo cause me to have a fucntional blackout?
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Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Better not to take alcohol while you are on alprazolam.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query,
You should not take large amount of alcohol while you are alprazolam.
Both alcohol and alprazolam are nervous system depressants and when you combine both, amplifies the effects of one another.
As you are on high dose alprazolam, alcohol may result in severe respiratory depression which can be fatal rarely. However small amount of alcohol generally will not cause any problem.
Thanks
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I Take The XXXXXXX Dosage Of Alprazolam Daily 4mg. I

Brief Answer: Better not to take alcohol while you are on alprazolam. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for the query, You should not take large amount of alcohol while you are alprazolam. Both alcohol and alprazolam are nervous system depressants and when you combine both, amplifies the effects of one another. As you are on high dose alprazolam, alcohol may result in severe respiratory depression which can be fatal rarely. However small amount of alcohol generally will not cause any problem. Thanks