A 31-year-old female asked:
will a beer for anxity before a blood test change results an it's not for blood sugar?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
Pathology 44 years experience
No: Not the ones that matter, except for blood alcohol. If it made a difference, we'd notice whether the people on whom we draw blood are buzzed or sober. This is a good question and I am glad you asked.
5182 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Patrice Taylor answered
Addiction Medicine 31 years experience
Bad idea: Likely not but it depends on what they are testing for. But your question shows there is a bigger problem-- not the least of which is self-medicating with alcohol for anxiety over a ?Blood test?
5182 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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