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About Dr Alan Galbraith
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I can answer most questions on most drugs. Answers can be given in either technical or layperson terminology. My main areas of interest are psychiatric, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular drugs.

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I have been a university lecturer/head of department for almost thirty years, but am now retired. My research interests were alcohol, smoking and cardiovascular disease.

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Institute of Biology, London.


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Author of "Fundamentals of Pharmacology" 5th Edition published in November 2007 by Pearson Education, Australia.

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BSc(Hons);MSc;PhD;MIBiol; Cert Biol; HECert

 
   

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Pharmacy - Ambien CR (USA)


Expert: Dr Alan Galbraith - 1/23/2007

Question
Hi, quick question regarding Ambien CR and alcohol.  I know that you are not supposed to mix the two but my question is if I have just 1/2 to 1 glass of wine with dinner and then take the Ambien aprox. 3 hours later, Is this ok? I suspect that it is but am nervous after reading possible interactions. If it matters I am on the small side (5'3" and aprox 120 but they are also only 6.25mg tablets) Thank you!  

Answer
Dear Rachel

I would have to say it is OK. It is normally not recommended to take alcohol with other CNS depressants but in most intstances and in most people judicious use of alcohol will cause no problems. Have your glass of wine (this is well within safe limits for you) and enjoy.

Regards

Dr Alan Galbraith

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