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I took .75 mg of ativan, 50 mg of zoloft (sertraline) and then i had a beer. should i be worried?

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Dr. Robert Fietsam answered

Specializes in Surgery - Thoracic

No, but why...: Mixing benzodiazepines and alcohol together is dangerous and can lead to coma or death. The amount you took sounds safe, but you're walking down a dangerous path

Answered 3/4/2016

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