Medically reviewed by Leigh Ann Anderson, PharmD. Last updated on May 30, 2024.
Side effects like drowsiness, impaired driving, and respiratory depression (slowed breathing) can worsen when anxiety drugs are combined with alcohol. Many medicines used for anxiety should be used short-term and, in general, you should avoid or limit alcohol with these drugs. Follow the advice from your healthcare provider.
Many anxiety drugs have central nervous system depressant activity and interact with alcohol, so it is
important to understand your risks. A wide variety of medications from different classes, such as
antidepressants or benzodiazepines, are used to treat anxiety disorders.
Source: FDA; Courtesy of Drugs.com
