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A member asked:

If i woke up this morning took a norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) and then after a few hours drink a beer?

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No: Mixing sedative medications and alcohol not a good idea. Prolonged sedation increased risk of side effects increases.

Dr Machanic and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/26/2017

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Not a good idea: Alcohol and narcotics are not a smart mix especially if you did not eat a reasonable breakfast. The combination of s narcotic & alcohol is dangerous.

Dr Trivedi agreed

Answered 8/26/2017

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