Drug Abuse

Question by sadf a: long term side effect for taking pepcid AC before consuming Alcohol?
i was wondering if there are any long term side effects for taking pepcid AC before consuming Alcohol so i dont turn red. I looked up online and everything, but couldnt really find anything about it. I usually take 1 tablet about 30min to an hour before i drink alcohol so it prevents me from turning red. thx

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Answer by Libraryanna
You are turning red (alcohol flush reaction) because of an enzyme deficiency. Drinking when you have that deficiency means you have a six to ten times greater chance of developing esophageal cancer. Is getting ripped really worth it?

The article I found did not mention any problems, except it masks the issues that come with the glow.

“Bisaga and Ho also warned that it was particularly dangerous for eastern Asians who experience the Asian glow to drink large quantities of alcohol. They are more likely to die from excessive alcohol consumption, Wall said. And east Asians with increased acetaldehyde levels and abnormal genes may be at a greater risk of developing different liver diseases, head and neck cancer and other symptoms typically associated with long-term alcohol abuse.”