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I had a beer today after getting a iodine contrast ct scan is that bad or?

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No issues : Assuming you had no issues with he scan or immediately after, it should be fine. No known interaction of Iodinated contrast with alcohol.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 12/16/2020

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