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Could it be okay to mix ativan (lorazepam) (anti-anxiety med) with rum?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No...........: Benzodiazapines ; alcohol are not a safe mix.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/16/2016

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