Can one take lonazep 0.25 mg one tablet after 5 hours of consuming alcohol. Please suggest me.

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Dear Sourav,
i know that lonazep 0.25 mg is, an 8 hours long acting benzodiazepine. But i don't know about the alcohol quantity, type, content, with or without food, time taken for drinking, medical illnesses, etc. So, it is better not to combine both. Synergistic actions may give breathing difficulties, sedation, lack of normal fear.

Saranya Devanathan · Accepted Answer

Dear Sourav,
i know that lonazep 0.25 mg is, an 8 hours long acting benzodiazepine. But i don't know about the alcohol quantity, type, content, with or without food, time taken for drinking, medical illnesses, etc. So, it is better not to combine both. Synergistic actions may give breathing difficulties, sedation, lack of normal fear.

Dipayan Sarkar · Answer

i do agree with respected senior colleague sir. but my qs is why you will take alcohol and why clonazepam too..... alcohol may be taken only occasionally and for recreational purpose. taking clonazepam has no role if u r not satisfied. 
combination of both whenever u take will increase  addiction potentiality very very much. u must avoid

Prof. Jagadeesan M.S. · Answer

Though lonazep is a mild drug both are respiratory depressants and can cause medical concerns and issues if taken within short time of each other. So better avoid. Good luck

Sabir Hasan Farooqui · Answer

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 6 to 8 hours in adults.