Home
How long after taking 1mg of Ativan is it safe to have a few beers.. Especially if you only take the Ativan on an as needed basis and not daily?
Wiki User
Answered 2010-09-20 04:54:39
Alcohol intensifies the effect of benzodiazepines (such as Ativan, Xanax & Klonopin). This can lead to oversedation, incoordination, slurring of speech, and increased risk of falls and accidents.
Your Answer
Still Have Questions?
Related Questions
Will taking Ativan 1mg a day test positive in a urine drug test?
Ativan is constantly in your system if taken on a daily basis, it will show up as a benzodiazepine. However if a doctor prescribes this for you then whoever you are getting the drug test from can not hold it against you. I would tell the drug tester I was taking it, how much of it I was taking, and if need be bring in the pill bottle with your name and the prescription number and everything on it as proof that it is a legal use of the drug. I took Xanax (same family as Ativan) for a while, 0.5 mg as needed, and it came up on a drug test. It was not held against me because my psych doctor prescribed it.
Can you mix Ativan with Zoloft?
Yes, it is a recommended combination for patients suffering from panic disorder. Ativan is also used when you start taking an anti-depressant, to counter the side-effects at the start of the treatment. Ativan is highly addictive. Regular use over 2 weeks can cause physical and psychological addiction, modifying GABA benzodiazepine receptors in the brain. Even if your doctor advices you to take benzodiazepines on a daily basis - longer than two weeks, you should consider the outcome, which is an addiction problem.
Can butalbital be taken on a daily basis?
Butalbital should NOT be taken on a daily basis, it is addictive and long term use can also cause hepatotoxicity, especially if it is a Butalbital/Acetaminophen combination medication. It should be taken sparingly, when needed for treatment of headache pain.
Can you take Prozac on an as needed basis?
No, to work properly Prozac must be taken on a regular basis.
What is prn basis?
prn means pro re nata in Latin. It means "in the circumstances" or "as the circumstance arises." Commonly used in health and medical fields to mean "as needed." So prn basis means on an as needed basis.
Can Lortabs harm your kidneys?
Potentially, yes. Due to the acetaminophen content in these hydrocodone-acetaminophen tablets, taking significant amounts of them (especially on a chronic basis) does place the kidneys at significant risk of injury.
Does taking out of sperm on daily basis reduces length of penis?
Penis. No, it has no affect on it.
How was the manor the basis of the feudal economy?
The Manor, or lord's estate, was the basis of the feudal economy .Everything that people needed was grown or madeon the Manor.
What religion has the basis of Judaism?
Both Christianity & Islam are based on Judaism, especially Christianity.
What does the word predictable mean?
Something that is expected, especially on the basis of previous or known behaviour
Did the vikings believe in a sacrifice?
Yes, they killed on a regular basis. Especially the pets and women
How does Ativan work?
Ativan is a benzodiazepine (Xanax, Valium, Librium, etc.) It acts by binding tightly to GABAA receptors in the brain (the same ones stimulated by alcohol) which potentiates the inhibitory effect of the available GABA, leading to sedatory and anxiolytic effects. GABA is actually an amino acid that is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in humans. It controls excitability/relaxation and also muscle tone (which is why Valium is sometimes prescribed for muscle spasms). Basically, Ativan wraps tightly around these GABA receptors and elicits a sense of well-being and lowers anxiety mimicking and enhancing the body's neurotransmiiters that control stress and anxiety at these receptors. (Ativan is also used for seizures but I'm not sure about the pharmokinetics there.) == == I do not know the chemical or scientific way that ativan works. I take it when I am having severe anxiety or panic attacks. It slows down my thinking process enough for me to handle what is happening. About 20 minutes after I take it I am so calm that I usually go to sleep, though. (Think happy, drooling stages) I also take klonapin, another anxiety medicine on an as-needed basis. It isn't nearly as strong as Ativan, so I take that at work instead. I can't tell you how many times Ativan has saved my life, literally. Sorry I don't have a technical answer for you.
How are drugs affecting the world?
thousands of teenagers are taking a high amount of different drugs causing there brain cells to "fry", teenagers and some adults don't understand what it is doing to there brains, for example paranoia affects people quite alot especially if you start at a young age and have been taking it on a long term basis.
What does predictable mean?
To state, tell about, or make known in advance, especially on the basis of special knowledge.
How was the manor the basis of medieval economy?
everything that people needed was grown or made on the manor
Is physics needed for animal science and or veterinary science?
Not directly, but it's the basis of physiology.
What is the definition of sedentary agricultural society?
Sedentary: not taking part in physical activity on a regular basis
When are doctors board certified?
Boards are convened on an as-needed basis when the applicant has completed the required prerequisites.
Why are positive and negative signs needed?
Because they are basis to Algebra. And Algebra is one of the fundamentals of Mathematic.
Janitorial cleaning companies hired on contract basis in Green Bay, WI?
What are some janitorial cleaning companies that can be hired on an as needed basis? My offices are in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Can you use seroquel on an as needed basis?
I would'nt, I know of several people who have overdose on this med., myself being one of them, I wasn't taking it regularly and then took my reg.dose to sleep and was out of it for 24 hours!!! If you do take it for sleep, take a fraction of your precribed dose or you'll be sorry!
What is the theme of the book of Colossians?
Christ as the basis of all wisdom, knowledge and salvation especially as opposed to human philosophies.
What is payment of wages?
Payment for labor or services to a worker, especially remuneration on an hourly, daily, or weekly basis or by the piece.
What is reapportioment?
reallotment: a new apportionment (especially a new apportionment of congressional seats in the United States on the basis of census
What mathematics classes are needed to become a pastry chef?
basis first 2 years of college math
Still have questions?
