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Can you drink after having radioactive contrast dye and a ct scan?
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Yes: Radio active isotopes used in medical diagnostic tests will emit very small minute amount of radiation, and rapidly disintegrates, yes you can have a drink , hope not a pint. Cheek with your doctor.
Answered 2/5/2021
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Yes: Unless you are being prepped for surgery.
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