Lethal Dose of Xanax and Alcohol
Xanax prescriptions for anxiety and panic disorders may be between 1 to 10 milligrams per day. Doses depend on the person and form of Xanax (immediate or extended release). Even if you’ve been taking Xanax for a while with no issues, adding alcohol can cause unpredictable side effects.
A lethal dose depends on many factors, such as:
- Your body’s ability to break down (metabolize) both Xanax and alcohol
- Your tolerance to either substance
- Your weight
- Your age
- Your sex
Other health issues, which include heart, kidney, or liver conditions. Whether you took extra medication or other drugs
In short, a harmful dose for someone might not be harmful for someone else. There’s no recommended or safe dose. Taking Xanax and alcohol together is always dangerous.