Question 1

how long should i wait to drink alcohol after taking a laxative?

Accepted Answer

See below: Need to be hydrated. Urine needs to light in color. The darker yellow the more dehydrated you are.

Question 2

yes can't have bm on methadone and alcohol in chronic pain and bloating. been taking laxatives?

Accepted Answer

OIC ?: OIC = opioid-induced constipation. Assuming ileus, obstruction, alcohol-related pancreatitis have been excluded, ask your doctor to discuss the pros &amp; cons of continuing your present consumption of methadone and alcohol, as well as treatment options for the differential diagnosis as mentioned.

Question 3

apart from laxative effect,is sugar alcohol (erithritol) better substitute to sugar & artificial sweetener?or is there any other disadvantage to them?

Accepted Answer

Sugar: As a matter of fact, if you are diabetic or a weight watcher none is advisable. Develop a taste to consume without sugar.

Question 4

what is rubbing alcohol used for?

Accepted Answer

Rubbing alcohol : It is used as a skin cleaner and disinfectant.

Question 5

could phenethyl alcohol be natural?

Accepted Answer

Yes and No: Phenethyl alcohol is found in certain plants, so it is natural in that setting. Like many compounds, scientists may have the ability to create it in a lab (it would not be natural in that setting). Likewise, this or similar compounds in a plant in your yard would be natural, but having a bottle of the compound sitting on your table would be unnatural. It all depends on the details.

Question 6

why exactly is alcohol bad for you?

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Chronic Heavy Drinking: can lead to: Anemia, Cancer, Heart disease, poor circulation, liver disease, neuropathy, Dementia, Depression, Seizures, Gout, High Blood Pressure, Hig Blood Sugar, Impaired Immune system, pancreatitis, gastritis, among others. Need I say  more?

Question 7

what is the lethal dosage of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Blood level: Around 300 mg/dL, an inexperienced drinker may well die. It's unpredictable. That's perhaps chugging a pint of whiskey for me. Please be careful with that stuff. Best wishes.

Question 8

are any types of alcohol good for you?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol health: It appears that red wine is good. And really tastes good too.

Question 9

could a person be allergic to alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Some people can develop hives from alcohol, and it can happen at any age.

Question 10

does alcohol have any medicinal effects?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol: Rubbing alcohol used on skin.

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