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Xanax and Alcohol: Side Effects and Risks

Memory Impairments

Xanax and alcohol can lead to memory loss. This effect is more severe when the two substances are taken together.

Combining both substances makes you more susceptible to a blackout.

Physical Side Effects

There are other side effects of Xanax except fatigue and drowsiness, they include:

  • Headaches [2]
  • Low blood pressure
  • Blurred vision [3]

Xanax is also associated with gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Consuming excess alcohol can also cause headaches and blurred vision as well as gastrointestinal issues. Combining the two substances will make you more susceptible to having physical side effects.