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I had pancreatitis in the past, can i drink now if it has been a long time?
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I would: Not advise it, especially in large quantities.
Answered 7/15/2013
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No: I wouldn't risk it. Nothing has changed with the pancreatitis, and in fact there may be scarring in the pancreatic duct that makes pancreatitis more likely.
Answered 6/11/2017
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