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No matter what type of alcohol i try i always feel sick(headache, nausea)within an hour or 2 of having even a half glass. anything to prevent this?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Although rare: alcohol intolerance or alcoholl "allergy" is a recognized clinical situation. Ask your PCP (Primary Care Provider) for a referral to an allergist for evaluation, proper diagnoziz and treatment! In the meantime it is no joke! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 8/13/2016

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