Posted by KellyD on February 19, 2004, at 9:51:34
In reply to Re: Taking Klonopin before bed - effects next day?, posted by KellyD on February 19, 2004, at 8:37:26
There is evidence that alcohol combined with Klonopin can increase seizure potential. This was probably discovered as Klonopin is also used to control seizures. Could have also been found in those who abruptly stopped taking the med and had alcohol use as a factor, too. (this is only my speculation). Whether this seizure potential bears out in individuals who have no history of seizures, I'm really not sure, but that is the general warning with combining. I'm also unaware of what dose plus how much alcohol.
There is also some pretty good evidence that the combo can depress the resp. center to the point of apnea. The Karen Ann Quinlan situation was due to the use of alcohol and Valium. Being the same drug class could give the impression that it could occur with any benzo. I think we are talking large amounts of both.
Some have reported that benzo's tend to potentiate the effects of alcohol... meaning you get ____faced faster and the hangover factor can also be intensified.
Caution should be used.
I'm not posting for scare.... just for information. I use alcohol very rarely, but I have drank without problems, but I excercise a healthy dose of caution.
There have been posts where people have consumed fairly good doses of both and have no difficulties but I personally don't recommend it, but that's just me.
Just be careful.
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