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Will i withdrawal? drinking 750ml of wine for approx 5 mths. quit cold turkey previously when pregnant & no problems. intake previously prob 3/4 of bt

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Probably not: The best predictor is what happened before. You can always seek medical help if you experience withdrawal. Drinking that much is harmful, probably why you are thinking of quitting. Go ahead and quit.

Answered 8/30/2013

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