A 33-year-old member asked:
How long after ct scan with contrast do i have to wait to drink alcohol?
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Dr. Andrew Turrisianswered
Radiation Oncology 49 years experience
Not sure: What portion of your body is beaing scanned, but there is no interaction between contrast and alcohol. Therefore, no interval is needed. Perhaps have a drink before to calm down and lie still.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
If i already drank the contrast, can I drink alcohol the night before a CT scan?
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Dr. Amy Levineanswered
Radiology 25 years experience
Yes: The alcohol will not affect the oral contrast, nor the ct scan.
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5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Jan 5, 2019
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