Question 1

what is the alcohol content of light beer compared to regular beer?

Accepted Answer

It varies: This varies by brand but we can make some reasonable generalizations. Most regular beers are about 5% alcohol, and most "light beers" are closer to 4%. If you want to know for sure, you may have to look it up for a particular brand or call the company. So about 5 light beers = 4 regular beers. Clearly you can get drunk on both so be careful! More info available on the NIAAA website

Question 2

what is the alcohol content of lite beer as compared to regular beer?

Accepted Answer

No difference: Depends on which beer, but lite refers to number of calories and not alcohol content

Question 3

how long does alcohol stay in your urine i drank 12, 16oz beers. i am 5'11 and weigh 230#

Accepted Answer

Let me help: Essentially, except with exceptionally heavy alcohol consumption, a urine alcohol test done 12-24 hour later would be negative.

However, if the test includes the etg testing, this can detect recent alcohol use for 26-80 hours depending on which reference you believe.

Question 4

while breadtfeeding can i consume non alcohol beer 12 fl oz that contains 0.5 % alcohol by volume?

Accepted Answer

Non-alcoholic beer: I am not sure if your question is: is it ok? But if it is the question, I do not see a problem with this small amount. It will quickly turn to sugar by the time any reached the breast milk.

Question 5

can alcohol interact with ul-250, because i took a pill and drank a beer on the same day...should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Yes and No: It may cause drowsiness when combined with alcohol. It belongs to family of anticonvulsants. It is also used to treat manic depression (bipolar).  Usually alcohol should be avoided in any of these condition as alcohol is a depressive agent. Eat healthy food/ go for walk daily. Avoid alcohol or any other illicit drugs. Practice mindfulness for enrich life. 
Best of luck.

Question 6

is being sensitive to alcohol a prg sign?use to drink a good amount of alcohol but now two beers get me spinning and killer migraines the next day

Accepted Answer

Alcohol intolerance: This signals the time to seriously consider quitting. Look after yourself.

Question 7

i drank two beers at 8% last night around 8:00. i failed a dipstick for alcohol today at 1:30 and my p.o sent it out for an etg. fail?. 140 lb female

Accepted Answer

Depends on the: sensitivity of the test. You will have ETG in your urine. Whether it is called positive or negative depends on the quantitative target set by the testing method.

Question 8

how long dose one low alcohal beer under 4% last in a persons body i no the longer the liquors (alcohal) fermented the stronger the alcohol is also.

Accepted Answer

Unclear question: Blood alcohol level will be normal in 4-8 hours.
Urine test for ETG may be positive for 5 days.
Alcohol is a poison that never did anybody any good, ever, so stay away from it.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 9

i took an alcohol etg 500 cutoff test. i drank on a tuesday at 10pm, one beer with 5percent alcohol. test was given on friday at 2:30pm. could i pass?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Egt testing can detect alcohol 3-5 days after ingestion. Detection varies depending on your weight, hydration, and metabolism. If you need to abstain and cannot, seek professional help.

Question 10

it's been a while since i drank alcohol and beer. and now my stomck is hurt and it's been two days with pain what dose mean?what do u do? any solution

Accepted Answer

See a GI doctor: Without knowing how much and for how long you have been drinking and how much time elapsed from your last drink it is not possible to know if this is related to your 'stomick hurt'  they may be unrelated and you should have this examined and treated by a doctor you are seeing and can examine you after a full history.

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While breadtfeeding can i consume non alcohol beer 12 fl oz that contains 0.5 % alcohol by volume?

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Can alcohol interact with ul-250, because i took a pill and drank a beer on the same day...should i be worried?

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Is being sensitive to alcohol a prg sign?use to drink a good amount of alcohol but now two beers get me spinning and killer migraines the next day

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I drank two beers at 8% last night around 8:00. i failed a dipstick for alcohol today at 1:30 and my p.o sent it out for an etg. fail?. 140 lb female

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How long dose one low alcohal beer under 4% last in a persons body i no the longer the liquors (alcohal) fermented the stronger the alcohol is also.

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I took an alcohol etg 500 cutoff test. i drank on a tuesday at 10pm, one beer with 5percent alcohol. test was given on friday at 2:30pm. could i pass?

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It's been a while since i drank alcohol and beer. and now my stomck is hurt and it's been two days with pain what dose mean?what do u do? any solution

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