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I have been drinking small amounts of rubbing alcohol for the past few days. when will i start seeing side effects?

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Dr. Nisha Chellam answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Isopropanol alcohol: Why would you ingest rubbing alcohol? It has bad effects on the brain. It can be life threatening if continued. Please seek help.

Answered 6/18/2018

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