Posted by mattw84 on January 23, 2006, at 12:46:19
In reply to Re: Benzos and the Sauce » notfeelingthebest, posted by yxibow on January 21, 2006, at 5:09:38
Frankly the combination is not a good idea, though I too have gotten away with it. The idea is that it is two CNS depressants, basically the most lethal combination. Benzos and alcohol work quite similarly, in actuality the doses of benzos you take would be really strong if it weren't for the fact that your liver processes most of it before you ever notice it is there. So maybe 10% of your dose is actually "active," when combined with alcohol your liver gets side-tracked and a whole lot more of that dose becomes active; in addition to the alcohol. That's what is really the risk, is that the BZD becomes much more potent, a type of synergy caused by the alcohol.
With all due respect to that, it is not wise to combine the two. However, I was taking 6mg of Xanax XR a day and often drank a pint of whiskey with it with no ill side-effect. Your mileage may vary though, I didn't know any better until my doctor told me either. Just be cautious, if you are passing out that is likely a sign that you are over doing it, and the risks far outweigh the benefits.
Best,
Matt
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