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Is it safe to take antiemetics if your vomiting is due to alcohol?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Anti emetics: You can take antiemetics for vomiting with the caveat that they can can make you more drowsy in combination with alcohol.

Answered 11/11/2013

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