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#848063 - 02/22/09 02:22 AM anyone here drink while on xanax?
sikcness Newbie Registered: 12/25/06 Posts: 26	post your experiences
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#848082 - 02/22/09 06:16 AM Re: anyone here drink while on xanax? [Re: sikcness]
Oxy80 GRAND Pooh-Bah Registered: 03/30/08 Posts: 2462 Loc: Follow the yellow brick road	Do you mean drink Alcohol while taking Xanax? _________________________ Today Your Love, Tomorrow The World. _________________________
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#848108 - 02/22/09 08:07 AM Re: anyone here drink while on xanax? [Re: Oxy80]
Fentanyl_Rain Newbie Registered: 01/18/09 Posts: 41 Loc: Boring Town, USA	Mixing benzos with alcohol is a bad idea. You should never drink while using downers. _________________________ Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without the words, and never stops at all.
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#848399 - 02/22/09 10:57 PM Re: anyone here drink while on xanax? [Re: Fentanyl_Rain]
papaver22 Newbie Registered: 02/17/09 Posts: 32 Loc: Somniferum Highway	Dangerous Black Out. Good way to lose friends or your freedom. _________________________ If your going through hell, keep going
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#848433 - 02/23/09 06:34 AM Re: anyone here drink while on xanax? [Re: papaver22]
geckogecko Veteran Registered: 03/03/02 Posts: 566 Loc: NYC	I've had friends who have done this, they get way too out there. Not recommended. However, I'd be a hypocrite not to say that I've never drunk alcohol since being given benzos. I just NEVER mix them at the same time. I take Klonopin in the mornings, and if I want a drink, I wait until later afternoon or night, and it doesn't bother me one bit, but I think I'm unique. And I've been on the meds a long time and they aren't very strong (for me) anymore. Also, what is meant by "drinking" is different. My roommate thinks "drinking" means 9 shots and a six pack. I think "drinking" is maybe wine with lunch or a couple beers with late night TV. B/c everyone has a different tolerance to these substances, I think it's a bad idea to mix. People black out, don't remember anything, end up taking off their clothes or something terribly embarrassing, or pass out and wake up in the hospital. A friend once took some of my Klonopin (without my permission!) and drank, and he ended up getting violent and weird. Not a good scene.
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#848606 - 02/23/09 01:18 PM Re: anyone here drink while on xanax? [Re: geckogecko]
diem Veteran Registered: 10/02/08 Posts: 685	When I took xanax, I drank quite a bit generally. Until I had a tolerance and was taking it daily it very well could cause amnesia and blackouts. But once I had tolerance for the xanax there were no further blackouts or symptoms unless I really spiked the dosage. I don't recommend it due to some personal experiences that currently have me pretty stressed. If you do decide to do it, don't go to bars or public places.
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#848809 - 02/23/09 06:24 PM Re: anyone here drink while on xanax? [Re: diem]
Kryton Threadhead Registered: 04/19/07 Posts: 791 Loc: UK	At one point in my life I used to drink around a litre of scotch whiskey a day, it got to a point where I was using it for both social anxiety and to sleep (I am a complete insomniac) ... I then turned to benzo's to cut down on the alcohol and have a proper solution to social anxiety. With the help of Valium I am down to around 150ml of Whiskey in the evening (used to get pissed every lunch time at work too to help me through the day) plus probably 2 x 10mg Valium pills a day. I have never had a problem with mixing them, but thats probably my alcohol tollerance, I have at times (such as the office christmas party) drank a lot of alcohol and been on benzo's at the same time. I had no problems apart from a little memory loss of some parts of the night (which I probably would have had without the benzo's anyway). I also maybe have been a little too open to people in what I said in conversations. Its probably not a good idea to mix the two but if you have a high tollerance to either/both then its probably not going to be fatal but can cause certain regrets the next day in large amounts of either mixed. _________________________ I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me ... Frank Herbert - Dune
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#848814 - 02/23/09 06:40 PM Re: anyone here drink while on xanax? [Re: sikcness]
stressedout GRAND Pooh-Bah Registered: 02/01/07 Posts: 3415 Loc: Lost	Originally Posted By: sikcness post your experiences No, I do not drink alcohol because I HAVE to take Xanax. Mixing Xanax and alcohol is deadly and I advise everyone to read the warnings on the label. And please please, learn from someone who has to take it for an anxiety disorder. If you don't need it, don't take it. The withdrawals when you quit can be a nightmare. You will get addicted and how are you going to taper or get help if a doctor hasn't prescribed it? If you don't need it thank your lucky Stars and move on. They say it's as addicting as heroin. I can tell you some nightmares of how withdrawals feel from personal experience. It's not fun.
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#848942 - 02/24/09 02:35 AM Re: anyone here drink while on xanax? [Re: stressedout]
Piling74 Board Addict Registered: 11/07/08 Posts: 397 Loc: united states of america	yes, and in my experience it has repurcussions, including the amnograde amnesia. dont do it.
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#849121 - 02/24/09 12:14 PM Re: anyone here drink while on xanax? [Re: Piling74]
Mushwood Stranger Registered: 01/04/07 Posts: 16 Loc: UK	Definitely a bad idea... I have been guilty of it & generally just don't remember anything....It's when you get told what you've done that it gets worrying (although I never done anything too bad, I have done things that I would never do even if I was just purely pissed of my face..) Oh and of course mixing booze with benzos can be fatal $\:\($
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#849251 - 02/24/09 03:24 PM Re: anyone here drink while on xanax? [Re: Kryton]
martind GRAND Pooh-Bah Registered: 05/01/08 Posts: 4223	Originally Posted By: Kryton At one point in my life I used to drink around a litre of scotch whiskey a day. Its probably not a good idea to mix the two but if you have a high tollerance to either/both then its probably not going to be fatal but can cause certain regrets the next day in large amounts of either mixed. That is reassuring to hear from you that mixing benzos and booze "is probably not going to be fatal." Hopefully, those people reading your advice will not take it to heart. You are a fortunate man to be sitting there typing. It is unfortunate that someone would even have to start a topic to see how many people drink while on Xanax. I thought this discussion board involved individuals who were generally well-educated about the drugs they take.
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#849277 - 02/24/09 04:20 PM Re: anyone here drink while on xanax? [Re: martind]
StuntGoat Enthusiast Registered: 11/06/08 Posts: 214	the words coma and death spring to mind. They are both CNS depressants. You may fall asleep and never wake up $\:\($ Be careful people. Edited by StuntGoat (02/24/09 04:24 PM) _________________________ I do all my own stunts.
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#849285 - 02/24/09 05:09 PM Re: anyone here drink while on xanax? [Re: StuntGoat]
yellow Member Registered: 11/14/08 Posts: 98 Loc: Western US	Sikcness, I'm kind of wondering what motivated your question?
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#849322 - 02/24/09 06:20 PM Re: anyone here drink while on xanax? [Re: yellow]
OldandWorn GRAND Pooh-Bah Registered: 09/21/03 Posts: 11222 Loc: On the road to Liberty	Stupidity? _________________________ Now that the Democrats have the presidency and the power and can enact legislation, it’s apparent that the word progressive is kind of meaningless.
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#849353 - 02/24/09 07:23 PM Re: anyone here drink while on xanax? [Re: OldandWorn]
bladerunner Pooh-Bah Registered: 07/27/08 Posts: 1038 Loc: Western USA	Do people think they put that "Do not drink Alcoholic Beverages when taking this medication" sticker on the bottle because the manufacturers are teetotalers. Get real you can die from an overdose of Xanax alone or Alcohol alone. Just say no.
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#849356 - 02/24/09 07:37 PM Re: anyone here drink while on xanax? [Re: bladerunner]
katdr Enthusiast Registered: 11/06/04 Posts: 257 Loc: Tennessee	Alot of folks have a glass of wine or a couple beers to help the Zanax, they fall asleep and wake rested. Some overdo either the zanax, the booze or their tolerance. Be very careful.
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#849358 - 02/24/09 07:39 PM Re: anyone here drink while on xanax? [Re: katdr]
bladerunner Pooh-Bah Registered: 07/27/08 Posts: 1038 Loc: Western USA	You guys ever heard of the "Darwin Awards"?
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#849376 - 02/24/09 08:25 PM Re: anyone here drink while on xanax? [Re: bladerunner]
novakitty Pooh-Bah Registered: 03/31/08 Posts: 1285 Loc: further nowhere in WA state	I don't drink anymore, but in the past have taken valium and drank vodka. I didn't get s**tfaced, but none the less, I couldn't remember things the next day. _________________________ "Civilization is the long process of learning to be kind." "Let dogs delight to bark & bite!"
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#849403 - 02/24/09 09:00 PM Re: anyone here drink while on xanax? [Re: novakitty]
SoHoTribeca GRAND Pooh-Bah Registered: 05/20/06 Posts: 3514	Originally Posted By: novakitty I didn't get stfaced, but none the less, I couldn't remember things the next day. Kitty, I wouldn't lie to a good friend, so yeah, that sounds pretty stfaced to me. I can't offend since my prescribed ambien does the same to me. Just lucky I haven't wandered off somewhere, drove to Atlantic City with money, or something crazier than waking up with chocolate cookie mattress. Attachments Description: CHOCOLATE COOKIE MATTRESS YUM! _________________________ FERBLUNJIT, FERMISHT, FERSHLUGINA, FERSHTAY?
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#849494 - 02/25/09 01:00 AM Re: anyone here drink while on xanax? [Re: SoHoTribeca]
jimmyleft Member Registered: 02/12/08 Posts: 168	sikcness are asking because you do drink or that your thinking of drinking and want to know if its safe?. I would say if your used to drinking and or taking Xanax and still feel you need to take it at say a party and know your not going to black out etc then I think its ok. I myself do it but I've been drinking for years and know my limits and also I've been taking Xanax for years and now I will be fine as long as I stick to my daily dose. BUT NOT do it to get high or whatever thats crazy (not saying you are) Not sure if people are getting the wrong end of the stick with your post do you need advise?. If your asking because you want some crazy story's its not really the place there's other sites to do that. either way you must be carefull.
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#849519 - 02/25/09 05:41 AM Re: anyone here drink while on xanax? [Re: bladerunner]
funkybreakz GRAND Pooh-Bah Registered: 01/24/04 Posts: 2339 Loc: \|20(\|-\|3\|\|35\|\/\|6 1$ 6@`/	Originally Posted By: bladerunner Do people think they put that "Do not drink Alcoholic Beverages when taking this medication" sticker on the bottle because the manufacturers are teetotalers. Get real you can die from an overdose of Xanax alone or Alcohol alone. Just say no. very very hard to OD on alprazolam alone... while it is very easy to die while mixing it with alcohol. i will agree it is quite irresponsible to put up this topic... and to anyone out there that makes it a habit of drinking alcohol with anxiety or pain meds needs a serious reality check. mixing with the alp could definitely kill you and mixing with pain meds frequently will fry the liver and you will be looking at a long slow painful death. had a friend die of liver failure and it was horrible to see and watch. (it had nothing to do with medication either) tolerance or no tolerance, it is irresponsible and should not be done. taking a xanax in the morning and having a drink in the evening is one thing... but mixing both at one time is a whole nother story and should certainly never be done on a consistent basis. be safe and responsible out there people. _________________________ They that give up essential Liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither Liberty nor Safety! - Benjamin Franklin 1759
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#849529 - 02/25/09 06:14 AM Re: anyone here drink while on xanax? [Re: funkybreakz]
knafn Threadhead Registered: 11/15/08 Posts: 802	Quote: ALCOHOL may interact with ALPRAZOLAM (in Xanax) Although the cause of this potential interaction is not fully understood, intolerable or otherwise undesirable side effects may occur when alprazolam is taken with alcoholic beverages or alcohol-containing products (such as some cough syrups and elixirs). Potential side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, headache, and nervousness. Because the combination of alprazolam and alcohol (ethanol) may impair your judgment and/or reflexes, it may be dangerous to drive or to perform tasks which require you to be alert after taking these together. It would be advisable to avoid consuming alcohol while you are taking alprazolam. Discuss this potential interaction with your healthcare provider at your next appointment, or sooner if you think you are having problems. This interaction is well-documented and is considered moderate in severity. Last Updated: December 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ALCOHOL may interact with DIAZEPAM (in Valium Tablets) Although the cause of this potential interaction is not fully understood, intolerable or otherwise undesirable side effects may occur when diazepam is taken with alcoholic beverages or alcohol-containing products (such as some cough syrups and elixirs). Potential side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, headache, and nervousness. Because the combination of diazepam and alcohol (ethanol) may impair your judgment and/or reflexes, it may be dangerous to drive or to perform tasks which require you to be alert after taking these together. It would be advisable to avoid consuming alcohol while you are taking diazepam. Discuss this potential interaction with your healthcare provider at your next appointment, or sooner if you think you are having problems. This interaction is well-documented and is considered moderate in severity. Last Updated: December 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIAZEPAM (in Valium Tablets) may interact with GRAPEFRUIT JUICE Grapefruit juice may block the breakdown of diazepam by the liver. If this happens, blood levels of diazepam may increase and this could cause intolerable or otherwise undesirable side effects. Potential side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, headache, and nervousness. If possible, avoid taking diazepam with grapefruit juice. Discuss this potential interaction with your healthcare provider at your next appointment, or sooner if you think you are having problems. This interaction is well-documented and is considered moderate in severity. http://www.drugdigest.org this would be applicable to normal, prescribed doses... any substantial increase in normal dosage would surely result in increased risks
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#849545 - 02/25/09 06:57 AM Re: anyone here drink while on xanax? [Re: knafn]
geckogecko Veteran Registered: 03/03/02 Posts: 566 Loc: NYC	I would just like to further clarify my own post: I do not drink alcohol with benzos, do not want to be "high" (those days are long gone now), and do not advocate it. But to be honest, I did ask my doctor whether or not I could have occasional beer, and his response was that it would be fine as long as I'm super careful and do not mix. But he knows me very well and trusts my judgment. I've never blacked out ever in my life. I don't even like the feeling of being drunk and avoid it. Weird for a college student, but I've seen what happens to other kids, and I don't want to end up in the hospital. I do not know if the OP was trying to find out if this is a good idea or not. It seems that is the case. If so, I regret that I admitted to drinking, but do want to stress that I believe it's a terrible idea to mix xanax with alcohol, you cannot predict what will happen.
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#849620 - 02/25/09 09:35 AM Re: anyone here drink while on xanax? [Re: katdr]
martind GRAND Pooh-Bah Registered: 05/01/08 Posts: 4223	Originally Posted By: katdr Alot of folks have a glass of wine or a couple beers to help the Zanax, they fall asleep and wake rested. Some overdo either the zanax, the booze or their tolerance. Be very careful. And some folks fall asleep and don't wake up at all. For real.
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#849958 - 02/25/09 07:16 PM Re: anyone here drink while on xanax? [Re: martind]
bladerunner Pooh-Bah Registered: 07/27/08 Posts: 1038 Loc: Western USA	"Overdoses of alprazolam can be mild to severe depending on how much of the drug is taken and if any other depressants have been taken. Alprazolam is significantly more toxic in overdose than other benzodiazepines with higher rates of fatalities. A study in New Zealand found that alprazolam was almost 8 times more likely to result in death in overdose than other sedative hypnotics as a group, with higher rates of ICU admissions and mechanical ventilation. Combined overdose with tricyclic antidepressants, alcohol or opiates or overdoses of alprazolam in the elderly significantly increases the likelyhood for severe toxicity and possible fatality." It is Very Very easy to overdose on Xanax alone just keep taking them until your gone.
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#850036 - 02/25/09 10:18 PM Re: anyone here drink while on xanax? [Re: bladerunner]
Piling74 Board Addict Registered: 11/07/08 Posts: 397 Loc: united states of america	depends on tolerance, drinking a six pack and three bars and still able to function. just me. but if you did this the first time your probably in the hospital getting your stomach pumped.
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#850109 - 02/26/09 05:07 AM Re: anyone here drink while on xanax? [Re: Piling74]
Oxy80 GRAND Pooh-Bah Registered: 03/30/08 Posts: 2462 Loc: Follow the yellow brick road	I would NOT suggest drinking on ANY medication unless you have your doctors permission. I highly doubt your doctor would say, "Sure, pound a few down after you take a couple Xanax". It's not sensible and you should know better, IMO. (In my opinion.) Best of luck to those that do drink on their meds. I feel sorry for anyone in that position. It's simply not a good approach for your good health. _________________________ Today Your Love, Tomorrow The World. _________________________
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#850122 - 02/26/09 06:02 AM Re: anyone here drink while on xanax? [Re: Oxy80]
turkle Newbie Registered: 02/14/09 Posts: 35	I have a note from my Doctor that says "For maximum relief, take a couple Xanax, a couple Percs, wash down with a fifth of rum and a pair of Japanese twins"
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#850127 - 02/26/09 06:16 AM Re: anyone here drink while on xanax? [Re: turkle]
Mushwood Stranger Registered: 01/04/07 Posts: 16 Loc: UK	Bit off topic, but I think I'm right in saying that drinking on barbiturates is far more dangerous & deadly... although I guess not so much of a problem these days now we have benzos...
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#851156 - 02/27/09 09:49 PM Re: anyone here drink while on xanax? [Re: turkle]
bladerunner Pooh-Bah Registered: 07/27/08 Posts: 1038 Loc: Western USA	Originally Posted By: turkle I have a note from my Doctor that says "For maximum relief, take a couple Xanax, a couple Percs, wash down with a fifth of rum and a pair of Japanese twins" Did your Doctor get his degree from one of the internet sites? Nevertheless he will probably be spending retirement in a federal prison.
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