I never drink and am having some friends over. I would NEVER GO PAST 2 just wondering before this party if that's even ok. We maybe have time for friends a few times a year lately lol. New house blah blah... lol. just want to ask before I do anything thanks!
Can u have 2 beers on alprazolam ER 2mg 2xs/ day?
Question posted by terica3825 on 8 Nov 2011
Last updated on 10 November 2011
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3 Answers
cetteferge
8 Nov 2011
Hi terica - I saw your post on another question, where you were relating to the depression & aloneness someone was feeling, as well as this post & am concerned that you are not fully accepting your own admission of alcoholism. Once we are at that point, we can never again "safely" drink "just one or two". I've been in a 12 step program for 23 yrs, and at one point, thought that I could do just that! After 6 yrs, I thought the same thing... and, after several months of drinking "normally", the insanity of the disease came back, more powerfully than ever! I'm not judging, just very concerned that you're maybe not being 100% honest with yourself or fully convinced about how devastating this disease (of isolation) can be. Please try to go to a few months of meetings, and/or maybe see a therapist just to be doubly sure of your disease before taking that first drink.
Plus, it will help with any loneliness or depression you may be feeling. It feels very nice to have a few good friends, who drank like you say you once did! So, good luck & hope you find out the truth about your condition, either way. It can really fools us, if we're not prepared with a good support system! Blessings. Jillian
terica3825
9 Nov 2011
Thank u for ur concern Jillian. As I am finding out thro being diagnosed with my Bi Polar is that I was using Alchol as a was to deal w all the feelings I was having. I am almost years sober. Do not have any friends who bring or talk about it around me let alone my Fiancee who completely doesn't drink. I have in almost 2years only had one glass of wine at my best friends wedding in which I only toasted w them took one sip. Ik myself. I do not like Alchol / drugs. I have a support group within my family. My Mom which I've barely ever known was the worst alcoholic ever!!! She's been sober since I was 13 im 31 rite now, two kids and would NEVER put them through it!!! I drank only when I didn't have them. 50/50 placement after my divorce. It was a huge change that was very hard on me. I asked because someone told me that it would be ok to have a couple beers on my current meds. I told him it would not be ok.
I asked more to prove the SERIOUSNESS of everything im going thro emotional/ mentally. Thank u for ur concern. I have NOT made it this far and am so proud of myself that I broke the awful cycle that has hurt my family for many generations. Thanks again :)
Inactive
8 Nov 2011
Hello Terica. I agree with Rajive. The problem is how you might react as an individual. The two when taken together, are really going to sedate you. Don't forget, you are on the ER and the xanax, at the dose you're taking will still be your system. I'd not mix the two. Benzodiazepines and alcohol are a dangerous combination at any time, regardless of how few and less of either one. Best to you,
Rajive Goel
8 Nov 2011
It is generally recommended that you avoid drinking alcohol during treatment with Alprazolam. Alcohol can not only increase your risk of certain Xanax side effects, but it may also worsen mental illness in people with anxiety or panic disorder. Since Alprazolam and alcohol are both CNS depressants, they can both slow the activity of the brain, which increases your risk of serious reactions.
Please take care, best wishes!
terica3825
8 Nov 2011
Thank u you very much!! Proved my point actually lol. I quit drinking alcohol 2 years ago after going thro a divorce, only having my children half of the time, being a bartender (a great one )he's then becoming a full blown alcoholic! April 4th will be my 2 years sober. I met my Fiancee who doesn't drink at all, never has and has been the person who identified with what I was going through and started getting me help for my depression. I said it would be a very bad idea to drink at all even tho I am at a point where I could have A beer, A glass of wine and not anymore. I am realizing that I used to drink because it helped me be more social, usually during the manic phase of my now diagnosed Bi Polar times. There will ALWAYS be someone that says "its only a couple beers" but as we don't keep soda in our house man, do I love getting a cherry coke when at social events. Im not at a social time in my life now however.
Alprazolam ER 2xs a day was prescribed to me only 5 days ago. Not sure if ill even go to this social event. I realize how SERIOUS of a med that im on. Xanax isn't a joke. Im very thankful for your responses!
Rajive Goel
11 Nov 2011
Most welcome, please stay well, wish you the best.
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