Xanax and Alcohol Overdose
Taking Xanax and alcohol together can lead to a life threatening overdose.
You must treat as emergency if you or someone you know wants to intentionally overdose or has suicidal thoughts.
Xanax and Alcohol Overdose Symptoms
Call 911 immediately if someone has used alcohol and Xanax and is experiencing these signs of overdose:
- Sleepiness
- Confusion
- Impaired coordination
- Impaired reflexes
- Loss of consciousness
- Death
Consuming high doses of either Xanax or alcohol can lead to death. When combined, these substances are more likely to cause death. Alcohol levels in Xanax- and alcohol-related fatalities tend to be lower than alcohol levels in alcohol-only fatalities.