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A member asked:

I've been taking morphine for the past couple weeks cuz of injury. haven't taken 1 for ovr 24 hours. is it ok to drink a beer? or a couple?

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Depends on kind of: Morphine. If you were taking a long-acting preparation (ms contin, Kadian (morphine) or generics), i would recommend waiting at least 48 hours. In any case, it should not be more than a couple. Alcohol impairs both our immune system and our ability to form fibrous tissue necessary for healing.

Answered 6/26/2014

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