Social Anxiety Support

QuakerOats167 · 10-31-2009, 10:38 AM

Does anyone know how bad the effects are of mixing these two? I'm taking a very small dose of Xanax before social events where I plan on drinking. Will this be really bad? I've heard mixed responses...

Prakas · 10-31-2009, 01:02 PM

i asked my physch. about this. He said to wait atleast 2-3 hours after I had a drink to take the Xanax. However, this is assuming just 1-2 drinks. If you plan on having more, you probally would need more time, or just not take it that night.

JoshC · 10-31-2009, 01:04 PM

yeah, one bad effect is taking a two day nap. done it before. dont do it.

Prakas · 10-31-2009, 01:17 PM

A two day nap lol. You make it sound like a good thing. Sleeping the pain away. Sleep and fantasy is better than reality for me. Why face problems if you can escape them

arth67 · 10-31-2009, 01:20 PM

they both make each other more powerful so experiment at home first

JoshC · 10-31-2009, 01:22 PM

haha prakas you funnyyyyy

im just saying its not a good idea to mix anything that slows your heart rate with alcohol. doing a little bit of it is fun and will really chill you out, but if you overdo it you could slip into a coma! :O

QuakerOats167 · 10-31-2009, 01:55 PM

Thanks for the replies... ok I'm taking a .25 mg which is a pretty small dose, so if I take one of those, eat dinner, then go out for the night and have like 2-3 drinks do you think that would do much?

belfort · 10-31-2009, 02:20 PM

you will be fine if you only tajke asmall dose like .25 xanax..that is barely enough for most people to even feel it so u should be fine....dontgo overboard with teh drinks and you will be good...

euphoria · 10-31-2009, 02:50 PM

Be careful, this combo is dangerous if not treated with caution. Don't drink and then take Xanax, it's hard to judge the effects that way. Take the Xanax first, wait until it's fully kicked in (can be longer than normal if not on empty stomach), then drink slowly (preferably beer, definitely not spirits). Be aware that the combo can greatly reduce your judgement in all areas, but this shouldn't be much of a problem in the dosage you're using. I still cringe thinking about drunk-benzo-dialling.

UltraShy · 10-31-2009, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuakerOats167

I'm taking a .25 mg which is a pretty small dose...

To be exact, 0.25 mg is the SMALLEST dose possible without cutting pills as Xanax comes on four sizes: 0.25, 0.50, 1 & 2 mg tablets.

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuakerOats167

...so if I take one of those, eat dinner, then go out for the night and have like 2-3 drinks do you think that would do much?

YMMV, but I very much doubt that would present any problem.

I probably have as much personal experience as anyone around here when it comes to mixing Xanax and alcohol.

technoviking · 11-03-2009, 12:46 PM

It really depends on how much of each you take, obviously. You can black out or you can have a great time and not be anxious, which is the goal.

La_Resistance · 11-03-2009, 12:55 PM

I often take Xanax before drinking. I've done this numerous times, and never experienced any problems.

I actually love the combo, it's awesome.

db0255 · 11-03-2009, 04:06 PM

I get a headache when I combine Ativan and alcohol. Mixing alcohol and benzos is really not a good idea, and will lead to a greater dependence and a bigger risk of addiction. Tread lightly!

10-31-2009, 10:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
QuakerOats167 Status: SAS Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 76	Mixing Alcohol & Xanax? Does anyone know how bad the effects are of mixing these two? I'm taking a very small dose of Xanax before social events where I plan on drinking. Will this be really bad? I've heard mixed responses...

10-31-2009, 01:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
arth67 Status: SAS Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: austral;ia Gender: Male Posts: 217	they both make each other more powerful so experiment at home first __________________ life is not a dress rehursal

10-31-2009, 02:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
euphoria Status: SAS Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Gender: Male Posts: 1,650	Be careful, this combo is dangerous if not treated with caution. Don't drink and then take Xanax, it's hard to judge the effects that way. Take the Xanax first, wait until it's fully kicked in (can be longer than normal if not on empty stomach), then drink slowly (preferably beer, definitely not spirits). Be aware that the combo can greatly reduce your judgement in all areas, but this shouldn't be much of a problem in the dosage you're using. I still cringe thinking about drunk-benzo-dialling. __________________ Disclaimer: I am not a trained medical professional, so consult one before taking any action that may be discussed here.

11-03-2009, 12:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
La_Resistance Status: SAS Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada Gender: Male Posts: 545	I often take Xanax before drinking. I've done this numerous times, and never experienced any problems. I actually love the combo, it's awesome. __________________ * This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality. Embrace this moment. remember. we are eternal. All this pain is an illusion. *

10-31-2009, 01:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Prakas Status: Failure - Life Sucks Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Delaware Gender: Male Age: 21 Posts: 425	i asked my physch. about this. He said to wait atleast 2-3 hours after I had a drink to take the Xanax. However, this is assuming just 1-2 drinks. If you plan on having more, you probally would need more time, or just not take it that night.

10-31-2009, 01:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
JoshC Status: Permanently Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC, USA Gender: Male Posts: 51	yeah, one bad effect is taking a two day nap. done it before. dont do it.

10-31-2009, 01:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Prakas Status: Failure - Life Sucks Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Delaware Gender: Male Age: 21 Posts: 425	A two day nap lol. You make it sound like a good thing. Sleeping the pain away. Sleep and fantasy is better than reality for me. Why face problems if you can escape them

10-31-2009, 01:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
JoshC Status: Permanently Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC, USA Gender: Male Posts: 51	haha prakas you funnyyyyy im just saying its not a good idea to mix anything that slows your heart rate with alcohol. doing a little bit of it is fun and will really chill you out, but if you overdo it you could slip into a coma! :O

10-31-2009, 01:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
QuakerOats167 Status: SAS Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 76	Thanks for the replies... ok I'm taking a .25 mg which is a pretty small dose, so if I take one of those, eat dinner, then go out for the night and have like 2-3 drinks do you think that would do much?

10-31-2009, 02:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
belfort Status: SAS Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 218	you will be fine if you only tajke asmall dose like .25 xanax..that is barely enough for most people to even feel it so u should be fine....dontgo overboard with teh drinks and you will be good...

11-03-2009, 12:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
technoviking Status: SAS Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1	It really depends on how much of each you take, obviously. You can black out or you can have a great time and not be anxious, which is the goal.

11-03-2009, 04:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
db0255 Status: SAS Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Durham, NC Gender: Male Posts: 344	I get a headache when I combine Ativan and alcohol. Mixing alcohol and benzos is really not a good idea, and will lead to a greater dependence and a bigger risk of addiction. Tread lightly!