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Had acute pancreatitis 3 years ago had a few beer's here and now. is it safe i don't have any problems with it. dr's say ocationaly no hard liquor?

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Dr. Harley Rubens answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not good: A beer has about 15-17 % alcohol content. If you drink 12 oz, 1.8 oz are 100% alcohol or 200 proof. More alcohol than one would think

Answered 9/11/2015

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