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Corvallis, OR
A 49-year-old male asked:

Could i have developed alcohol intolerance in my 40's? i used to drink a few beers occasionally (no more than 2); now i get hungover from half a glass

1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Laura Martin
Family Medicine 34 years experience
Yes: many other things factor in, how you sleep with alcohol in your system, your blood pressure rises and many other things happen you may more sensitive to.
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