Not all psychotropic meds should not be mixed with alcohol but benzos and alcohol ARE, unfortunately, a very bad idea together. Which is one reason I no longer use benzos so that I can both enjoy a glass of wine or a shot of brandy on a near daily basis and reap protective benefits of MODERATE alcohol consumption, which helps prevent not only. Heart attack and stroke but also Alzheimer's and both my grandmothers had Alzheimer's so I care about that one very much. Moderate alcohol works great with all my meds that do NOT contain benzos.

Also I am not an alcoholic and have never been drunk so I do not run the risk of excesses. With history of alcoholism and while on Benzos I recommend that you abstain even though it is unfair to you. I guess it falls under the general "life is unfair" rubric beccause not only are you burdened by a disease but also you must modify your lifestyle. It sucks, for sure.