Question 1

how long after taking buspar (buspirone) (7.5mg 2x a day) can i drink alcohol?

i've heard the half life is only 3 hours. does that mean i can drink in 12 hours?

Accepted Answer

My understanding: ...is that drinking is not advised while taking Buspar (buspirone) as the combination can increase nervous system side effects, and may decrease the benefits of the medication. Best to check with the MD who prescribed the medication and follow his/her recommendations.

Question 2

can you drink alcohol occasionally while taking a low dose of buspar 5mg daily? 2.5mg evening, 2.5mg night.

Accepted Answer

Consider Changes: Buspar (buspirone) has few interactions with other medications and usually mild or no side effects. Alcohol is a powerful drug and combined with Buspar can be sedating. Also, alcohol has rebound withdrawal effects 18 to 24 hours after drinking causing nervousness relieved by more alcohol. Consider counseling &amp; stopping all alcohol with higher doses of Buspar  until anxiety relieved.

Question 3

is nizatidine safe to take longer than 6weeks? can i drink alcohol if on this medication?

Accepted Answer

Nizatidine &gt; 6 Weeks: Nizatidine is generally safe to take for longer than 6 weeks. But, if you need to take it for 6 weeks or longer, your symptoms probably indicate that you should be under a doctor's care. If you're not, check in with your doctor. You can have an occasional drink, but alcohol will make your GI symptoms worse  which is counter productive as to why you're taking the nizatidine.

Question 4

i rarely take xanax (alprazolam) for anxiety, but yesterday i took 1.5mg over the course of the entire day. it's been 24 hours can i drink alcohol? or wait longer?

Accepted Answer

That depends: On other factors as well.  Also are you presently on any other medications?   Is drinking = 1 beer or a six pack?   More information needed.  Hope this helps.

Question 5

i'm on baby aspirin for blood thinners. i no longer take lovenox (enoxaparin). can i drink alcohol?

Accepted Answer

?what reason for Asp: It depends on the cause for which you are taking blood thinners(baby aspirin?
Alcohol is moderate amount(1 or 2 drinks / once weekly) is safe provided you stay within your limits and not over- do it.

Question 6

how long after i take naproxen, can i drink alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Right away: as long as you have been eating a nice meal with carbs, protein and fats in it...

Question 7

when i take my last antibiotic can i drink alcohol again?

Accepted Answer

Wait 24-48: To be safe and to let the antibx work most effectively, wait 24-48 hours, than you can drink etoh in moderation and responsibly only.  Best wishes.

Question 8

i take 25mg of atenolol a day. can i drink alcohol while taking this medication?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Don't take them at the ame time, but alcohol is not contraindicated with atenolol.

Question 9

i took 0.5 mg alprazolam at 3:30pm. i take it prn and it was my first time using it in 2 weeks. when can i drink alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Avoid use of alcohol: My best medical advice is not to drink alcohol when you are taking medication such as Xanax (alprazolam).  Xanax (alprazolam) and alcohol are both addictive. When used in combination they have a very sedating effect and can cause respiratory suppression. Many deaths have occurred from this combination especially when combined with other drugs such as pain medications or opiates.

Question 10

can i drink alcohol while on butrans patch. i have a special occasion over the weekend.  or can i take it off a couple days and be safe?

Accepted Answer

No, you can't safely: These are serious medications and it is generally not safe to start and stop them for convenience. It is also not safe to drink while on it - If this is for 3/7 or 3/8, talk to the Dr. Don't just remove the patch. Even if it was OK this time, the future may not be. Be careful w/ yourself - that's part of what you need for recovery!

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How long after I take buspar can I drink alcohol

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How long after taking buspar (buspirone) (7.5mg 2x a day) can i drink alcohol? i've heard the half life is only 3 hours. does that mean i can drink in 12 hours?

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Can you drink alcohol occasionally while taking a low dose of buspar 5mg daily? 2.5mg evening, 2.5mg night.

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Is nizatidine safe to take longer than 6weeks? can i drink alcohol if on this medication?

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I rarely take xanax (alprazolam) for anxiety, but yesterday i took 1.5mg over the course of the entire day. it's been 24 hours can i drink alcohol? or wait longer?

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I'm on baby aspirin for blood thinners. i no longer take lovenox (enoxaparin). can i drink alcohol?

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How long after i take naproxen, can i drink alcohol?

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When i take my last antibiotic can i drink alcohol again?

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I take 25mg of atenolol a day. can i drink alcohol while taking this medication?

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I took 0.5 mg alprazolam at 3:30pm. i take it prn and it was my first time using it in 2 weeks. when can i drink alcohol?

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Can i drink alcohol while on butrans patch. i have a special occasion over the weekend. or can i take it off a couple days and be safe?

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