Just a question. can i take ativan 1mg after drinking alcohol about 38 hours ago. i consumed alot of alcohol on monday with my last glass at 10pm. today is wednesday 10:15 am. will it be safe to take the ativan today if i feel my anxiety kicking in?

Yes, however...: Yes. You're correct to be concerned about taking alcohol and Ativan together but alcohol leaves your body within a few hours. Ativan helps anxiety but consider other approaches including a good B-complex. Magnesium 200 mg 2x/day, exercise, meditation, L-Theanine and herbs like Ashwgandha (1000 mg/day), Holy Basil (can be taken as Tulsi tea) and Passionflower. Can combine with Ativan as needed.

Benzodiazapines.: My answer will be a little different than Dr. Baker's- because we are addressing from different angles. I try to avoid prescribing benzodiazapines except for short term use. I tell my patients clearly that I expect them not use alcohol if they take benzo's. Your doctor might elect not to prescribe benzo's if s/he became aware that you drink heavily.