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A member asked:

Is it safe to be taking the xanax (alprazolam) and beer at the same time?

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Dr. Patrick Tapia answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: Generally, no. The amounts of each are important considerations with respect to safety but generally speaking the combination of both could be deadly. You should talk to your doctor about medication approaches that are more compatible with alcohol consumption that is within reason.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/2/2016

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