I get nauseous everytime I drink alcohol. Even if only 1 or 2 glasses. I drink vodka cocktails occasionally (about once in 2 weeks) & I get nauseous and tummy ache everytime. What could be the reason?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- The rate at which alcohol is metabolized varies between different individuals, based on the activity on specific liver enzymes, hence the difference in alcohol tolerance in terms of getting dizzy, nau... Read More
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They say it is dangerous and bad for the health to mix vodka with energy drinks such as red bull? Why is it more dangerous than other alcohol mixes?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Pre-mixed alcoholic energy drink products have now been banned in some states in the US. The FDA also clearly stated that the addition of caffeine to alcohol products is an “unsafe additive.&rdq... Read More
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Is there any connection between drinking wine and mouth ulcers? Every time I drink wine I seem to get them.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Mouth sores or ulcers is a general term used to describe cold sores, canker sores and other kinds of irritation to the inner lining of the mouth. The most typical and common precipitating factors incl... Read More
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I'm taking Augmentin and Zaldiar, is it ok if I drink a glass of vodka? I took zaldiar in the morning.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- It is not recommended that you drink alcohol while on Zaldiar, because this will probably make you more drowsy; Augmentin and alcohol are not known to interact.
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Can alcohol give you an ulcer?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- The relationship between alcohol and gastritis (inflammation of the inner linings of the stomach) and peptic ulcer disease (PUD or 2ar7a) is complex, and may be related to amounts consumed. Chronic al... Read More
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I had hepatitis A on March 2013 and was cured on June 2013. Can I take antibiotics? Can I drink alcohol now?
3 Answers
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- You can behave normally simply don't abuse alcohol.
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I take seroxate daily, is it okay to have an alcoholic drink sometimes?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- The manufacturers of Seroxat (Paroxetine) as well as many healthcare providers, usually recommends avoiding alcohol use all together while on treatment, because both alcohol and Paroxetine both act on... Read More
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If the father drinks lots of beer and alcohol, is there any relation between that and having healthy babies?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Drinking alcohol can decrease testosterone (the male sex hormone) levels, cause erectile dysfunction and decrease sperm production. Liver disease as a result of excessive drinking also may lead to fer... Read More
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Can I drink a glass of whiskey or wine if I'm breastfeeding?
2 Answers
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- The alcohol in a breastfeeding mother will go in certain proportion in the milk.
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