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I took a .5 mg of xanax (alprazolam) and 4 hours later i had almost 2 beers. will i be ok? i hardly ever take it.

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Dr. Shin Beh answered

Don't mix it: It's a potentially dangerous mix and a lot of celebrity deaths have resulted from mizing benzodiazepines (the class of medications xanax (alprazolam) belongs to) and alcohol. It's hard to say if you are going to be ok without examining you but call 911 or go to the nearest er if you're concerned.

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Answered 7/2/2016

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A member asked:

I took a .5 mg of xanax (alprazolam) and 4 hours later i had almost 2 beers. will i be ok? i hardly ever take it.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Shin Beh answered

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

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