I understand that Xanax and alcohol can be a dangerous mix. But is that only if you abuse alcohol? I drink 1 beer a night to help with sleep, and that is all I ever drink. I am on a .5mg 3 times a day for panic disorder and General Anxiety Disorder. Is that 1 beer dangerous? Or is it only dangerous if I were to get sloshed which I never do…
Can You Drink Alcohol While Taking Xanax?
Drinking alcohol while taking Xanax is extremely dangerous. According to Scientific American, both alcohol and Xanax are cleared from the body by the same liver enzymes. Because both drugs are broken down by the same compounds, it takes longer for the body to detoxify itself after you take Xanax and alcohol together. Read Here….
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What Are The Side Effects Of Xanax And Alcohol?
Individuals mixing Xanax and alcohol are at risk of:
- Vertigo.
- Fainting.
- Slow breathing.
- Drowsiness.
- Slurred speech.
- Slow pulse.
- Impaired coordination.
- Nausea.
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