lorazepam and alcohol both cause drowsiness that can interfere with operations of normal daily tasks including driving. it is not recommended to drink alcohol while taking this medication. lorazepam is an intermediate-acting benzodiazepine medication meaning that it will last about 12 hours in the body. it has been used for short-term treatment of anxiety and insomnia issues. because of these indications adjunctive administration of lorazepam and alcohol would really increase your risk of an accident.
can i drink alcohol while taking lorazepam?