Question 1

can drinking beer while taking metformin cause diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The most common side effect of metformin is diarrhea.  Drinking excess alcohol can cause diarrhea, so the combination of beer and metformin is likely to cause more diarrhea.

Question 2

why is beer the only alcohol to consistently upset my stomach and cause diarrhea when all other alcohols cause no problems?

Accepted Answer

Most likely other: ingredient in beer, such as the hops or malt protein.  Keep in mind safe drinking limits - no more than 14 standard drinks/week for men under 60, and 7/week in those over 60, and never more than 3 drinks on one occasion.  If you are drinking more than this, you are putting yourself at risk for longer term problems.  If you really like the taste of beer, an allergist may be able to test you/advise.

Question 3

last night i overeat and drank a bottle of beer.this morning i vomitted everything and had diarrhea the whoke day. i can't eat. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Stomach poisoning: The best option is not to eat today. You do want to hydrate and this can be done with juices, water, or other products such as gatorade. 

If you hare having heartburn you may want to include antacids.
And, no alcohol until you feel better.

Question 4

beer gives me diarrhea. celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

UNLIKELY: It is very unlikely that only symptom you have is diarrhea when you drink beer.If you have other symptoms check with your doctor.

Question 5

the last year i have experienced severe diarrhea after a glass of wine or one beer. i rarely drink. is there anything i should be tested for?

Accepted Answer

Sulfites: Some wines and beer contain sulfites and it appears you may be sensitive to it. Normally these products are eliminated from the diet as there is no test per se for sulfites.

Question 6

22/f. i get diarrhea after i have 1 mixed drink with vodka, but no diarrhea when i drink beer? i do have celiac disease if that plays a role in it..?

Accepted Answer

If celiac, then...: ..to be safe, stay away from all wheat-based vodkas if you have Celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity. However, you can still opt for a non-wheat, potato, corn, or grape based vodka which are typically cleared for gluten free consumption. The same holds for beer.

Question 7

i get diarrhea almost every time i drink beer or vodka. i do have celiac disease and the gluten free beer even gives me diarrhea too?

Accepted Answer

Why drink it?: Regardless of the mechanism, the answer would be avoiding vodka or beer.  Having Celiac disease does not protect you from having another illness.

Question 8

drank 4pts beer last night and feel especially ill. diarrhea, vomiting, hot and cold sweats, faintness. what can i take to alleviate symptoms/recover?

Accepted Answer

Pancreatitis: If this doesn't rapidly resolve with oral hydration and abstention from alcohol, i would suggest you see your pcp and or GI md to test you for pancreatitits. 

This sounds like the symptoms/results  from an episode of binge drinking.

Question 9

diarrhea after drinking few beers, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Stop drinking beer.: Symptoms of alcohol intolerance may include: headache, flushing, hives, nasal congestion,  GI upset, nausea/vomiting ; low blood pressure. 
 You could be allergic to alcohol or it's ingredients such as yeast, grains, sulfites, histamines ; other chemicals.

Question 10

after a night of drinking a couple of beers and a shots of vodka i get diarrhea very bad . should i go see the doctor this isn't the first time?

Accepted Answer

Body's reaction: This is a somewhat normal response from 'too much alcohol'. The body is getting rid of the poisons you consumed over night. Yes, sorry, alcohol is a poison - that's why we get 'drunk' with too much of it. I suspect you'll feel better shortly. I recommend chicken soup, coconut water or whatever your fluid of choice is - Gatorade? to replace some of the fluids and salts you've lost after all this.

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I get diarrhea almost every time i drink beer or vodka. i do have celiac disease and the gluten free beer even gives me diarrhea too?

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Drank 4pts beer last night and feel especially ill. diarrhea, vomiting, hot and cold sweats, faintness. what can i take to alleviate symptoms/recover?

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