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I took .5mg of lorazepam this morning at 8am due to high anxiety. is it safe to drink alcohol after 11-12 hours?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Recommend: Staying off alcohol for at least 48 hours after use of benzodiazepine.

Answered 6/23/2017

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