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My 34y husband had a one glass of whiskey and 5 hours after he took a paracetamol is this something to be worried about?

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Dr. Neil McLeod answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

No Stop Worrying: Drinking a small amount of alcohol while taking paracetamol or ibuprofen is usually safe. Paracetamol should be used with caution if you have certain health conditions, such as liver problems.

Answered 2/7/2021

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