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I had half of a beer cooler which contains 3.2% between 2:20 and 3:30 today. is it safe to take a benadryl now?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Beer: Not sure what time it is now where you are. Should be OK now. But need to know other meds you are on etc.

Answered 8/17/2017

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