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I take .5mg of ativan (lorazepam) to help me sleep due to anxiety (started 2 days ago) i had 2 glasses of wine tonight with dinner. should i take my dose tonight?
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No: Ativan (lorazepam) should not be mixed with alcohol as it can cause pronounced sedation and even breathing difficulties. Since you have only taken it for 2 days, there is no concern with missing tonight's dose.
Answered 11/28/2017
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