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I am having a kidney disease and i am on medication, i am taking nitrofur sr 100mg, calsat plus, and nefrosave forte. is it okay to have a beer?

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Dr. Michael Gross answered

Yes: You can have a periodic beer

Answered 11/23/2015

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