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Can consuming lorazepam 16 hours before consuming alcohol be fatal?
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Depends: It depends on your dose of Lorazepam and the amount of alcohol. Generally speaking you should not drink at all while using benzodizepines like lorazepam, due to their interaction. If you are very concerned call 911 or go to your local emergency room. Lorazepam's half life is 12-15 hours, .
Answered 6/27/2014
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