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Can I Drink Alcohol While Taking Ativan?

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Can I Drink Alcohol While Taking Ativan?

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Both alcohol and Ativan® (lorazepam) are central nervous system depressants (CNS depressants), which means they both can slow down brain activity. When combined, they can increase your risk for serious reactions. This is why, according to the Ativan prescribing information, drinking alcohol while on Ativan is not recommended. Additionally, for many people with mental illness, it is usually recommended that alcohol be avoided.