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I had about 3 strong drinks at a concert the other night and had taken by daily dose of ativan (lorazepam) (2 mg) right before. usually3 drinks wouldn't get me more than a little buzzed but i blacked out. why?
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Don't mix: Alcohol and sedatives don't mix too much and fatal.
Answered 5/9/2013
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Family practice. : You should never mix alcohol with taking your medications. It will increase its affect , increase drowsiness even syncope.
Answered 6/7/2013
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Two CNS depressants: Combining benzodiazepams and alcohol or opiods can be fatal due additive effects of thier CNS suppression effects. Remain safe stay away of mixing alcohol and ativan (lorazepam).
Answered 12/29/2022
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Bad mixture: Alcohol and benzodiazepines like Ativan (lorazepam) potentate the effects of each other. Both are CNS depressants and 2 mg of Ativan (lorazepam) as a single dose is substantial. You should completely avoid alcohol if you plan to continue taking ativan (lorazepam).
Answered 6/24/2014
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