I don't often drink-
But yep i take some meds no matter if i'm drinking or not.
Others, i'm a bit more careful.
Things in the 'pam family i'm a bit more careful with- and trazodone i'll just drop whenever i drink and simply not sleep. (Trade off, right?)
There are some medications i mix to get the result of drowsiness so i can relax and rest... but i don't combine alcohol and meds to get similar results.
I think it's a matter of what works for individuals, and also what is safe. I have always been told to watch out combining alcohol with my meds because it will do some of the things mentioned already, yes, but it will also ramp up my depression.