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I took 4mg of valium on tuesday for mri as i have anxiety in mri machine. am i ok to have a few alcohol drinks on friday?

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The Valium will not be a problem on Friday but not good to use alcohol to relieve anxiety.

Answered 7/21/2021

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MY WIFE HAS TO TAKE A VALIUM BEFORE HER MRI'S SO I UNDERSTAND. THE VALIUM WILL WEAR OFF IN 24 HOURS SO YOU CAN HAVE A DRINK ON THURSDAY BUT ONLY TWO. DON'T IN THE HABIT OF HAVING TO HAVE A DRINK WHEN YOU FEEL STRESS OR ANXIETY. TAKE A WALK AROUND THE BLOCK OR LISTEN TO SOME MUSIC.

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