Posted by Cam W. on April 15, 2000, at 13:44:20
In reply to Mixing Alcohol and Prescription Drugs, posted by Leona on April 15, 2000, at 3:17:34
> What are the effects of mixing beer with Hydrocodone 500mg, Zoloft 50mg, and Xanax .5mg? The beer is consumed every waking minute and the medications are taken twice daily with the exception of Zoloft, which is taken once, plus Benadryl for allergies.
Leona - I cringed when I read your posting. Alcohol can increase the risk of respiratory depression in drugs with a propensity to cause it. The Xanax, Benadryl and especially the hydrocodone can all stop a person's breathing if taken in sufficient quantities with alcohol.
**The situation you have described is an accidental overdose waiting to happen.**
*Please inform the doctor who is prescribing the medication of this situation.*
I cannot impress enough on how dangerous this combination is. We have lost many excellent musicians to such a combination.
Call the doctor! - Cam W.
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