Posts by Brenda Peterson29

gentlebadger22 said:You can say whatever you want if nobody’s stopping you... just kidding. How can you decide on your own dosages? And why are you even mixing these cocktails? Tylenol, Valium, and booze... what a great combo.
My advice? Go see a doctor who will actually prescribe a reasonable dose based on a diagnosis—assuming you even have one. Instead of a chemical cocktail, try spending a day outdoors or doing something that actually relaxes you. You don't want to turn yourself into a zombie, do you?

I'm not making any "cocktails." I'm asking because I'm not in a suicidal phase right now and I don't want to kill myself. And yeah (unfortunately), I have a diagnosis.

Like I said, I'm looking for general info, not necessarily stuff tied to my specific case. But it would be good to know the potential risks beforehand. For example: As I mentioned, I occasionally take 10-20mg of Valium. I might need it once a day when a crisis hits, and then later that same day my back starts acting up. Then I need something for the pain, like two Johnson & Johnson pills, maybe more. That's exactly why I was asking about combining Valium with different painkillers.

@Grace Chase97
Yeah, I get it. Everything is individual. I don't pop Valium constantly; I take 10mg as needed. It settles me down to a moderate level within about 20 minutes. Hard to pin down the exact timing since it isn't some sudden, heavy hit that leaves me dazed, nor is it because of the dose. And hell, sometimes I might even need more, like I said, but I don't do that. I try to stick to the lowest dose possible.

Look, the healthiest thing is to take zero meds, but that's only if you aren't actually sick. Ideally, everything could be fixed with a walk in the woods, but when you're dealing with illness, the brain chemistry is usually too strong—even if I personally believe willpower is incredible. I also know about addiction, though I think people blow the risk of Valium out of proportion... regardless, I'm more aware of all this than you guys obviously think. I'm not in an autodestructive state right now. Again, I've never been a pill junkie. If I take something, there's a legitimate mental health reason for it, and for my condition, it would do more damage if I took nothing at all. I've proven that to myself plenty of times. I've dealt with this consistently for years. That was enough for me; I won't go back, even if I am on medication.

Grace Chase97 said:I’m really hoping you’re joking. 40 mg of Valium? ☕

Too little, right? 😁 🙄

Look, I wasn't being flippant. I asked those questions because I actually wanted to know what happens when you mix those specific doses with different meds or booze. Just looking for info, pure curiosity. Doesn't mean those are my doses, or that I'd ever touch that much. Besides, I don't need it.

Rachel Ruiz63 said:Look, I'm no doctor, but common sense dictates you don't mix meds with booze. Ever. No exceptions.

I don't know what dose of Valium you're talking about, but if you're just making it up as you go, where did you even get it? Go see an actual doctor to get a prescription and stop playing games with your life.

As far as I'm concerned, yeah, common sense says the same thing. But let's be real—that's not some hard scientific fact or medical data. It's just "common sense." Maybe people say that because it's printed on every label and serves as a general warning to prevent accidental overdoses from mixing pills with cheap liquor that anyone can grab off a shelf?

And what does "with alcohol" actually mean? Chugging a drink while swallowing a pill, or having a cocktail hours later—or even the next day? Does it really matter how much medication or how much booze we're talking about? Is taking 10mg of Valium with a Storyteller snack the same thing as popping a massive dose of Valium and washing it down with a shot of 80-proof whiskey? That was my point.

P.S. Personally, I spent years messing around with my own health because I refused to take anything for my condition just because it was mental. I can't say if I helped myself or not, but it took forever. Honestly, I’d be in a much better spot right now if I'd just accepted therapy and medication back then. So there's that. Just proof that there are definitely valid reasons why I occasionally use Valium now when I need to. But that’s beside the point.

I’ve got some urgent questions since I probably won't have internet access later:

1) Is it safe to mix diazepam with Johnson & Johnson? If not, what can I take instead: Bayer Aspirin, Tylenol Extra Strength, or something else?

3) I take Valium occasionally when things get rough mentally. If I take 10 or 20mg of Valium, how much alcohol can I drink that day? Do I have to wait a few hours after taking the dose?

4) If I take 10mg of Valium and two Johnson & Johns on the same day, can I still drink?

5) What kind of side effects am I looking at if I mix these, and at what dosage?

6) If I take 30-40mg of Valium one day, is it okay to take 200mg of Tylenol the next? Does what I took yesterday affect what I can take the following day, or does my system clear out after 24 hours?

I'm looking for real answers here, not the watered-down, overly cautious stuff you find in the fine print. Don't give me the diplomatic "consult your doctor" routine from the pamphlet—I can read the instructions myself. I want to know what actually happens. Anyone here have personal experience?

It would be great if a doctor could jump in and give me some straight answers.

Thanks in advance 😉

urbanscout50 said:Exactly. Alcohol intake is inversely proportional to how much local anesthetic you actually need. The more you drink, the closer you get to general anesthesia. In ER clinics, we've seen plenty of drunks getting wounds stitched up without any numbing at all—local or otherwise. They were already sufficiently sedated.

It’s a lighthearted question, sure, but the answer is dead serious and medically sound.
NEVER. Seriously, never drink alcohol before a medical procedure. You never know when a minor tweak turns into major surgery, or when local numbing just won't cut it and they have to put you under.
If you're freaking out, just ask your doctor for something to calm your nerves. It’s better for everyone involved.

Cheers,

Thanks for the reply. It wasn't a joke to me—I was actually planning on drinking because I was panicking hard before the surgery. I ended up not doing it since I wasn't sure, and I was curious about how alcohol interacts with local anesthesia in general. I did ask about anti-anxiety meds, but they didn't have anything. Thanks again, take care.

Is it actually okay to have a drink before getting local anesthesia?