im really glad i found this forum, prior to it i had the typical asian flush symptoms every time i drank. mine wasnt too bad, though id get a mild headache and turn red around my face and neck, though not as deep a red as some others..
i bought zantac tablets to test them out, as pepcid ac is prescription only, and it worked wonderfully!
it did act as a catalyst, but personally im not complaining haha. the redness and headache all dissappeared, and at other times when i did drink too much and threw up, it wasnt at all like usual, as the zantac controls the acid so that it is neutral when it comes back up.
i now take it 30-60 mins before any alcohol consumption and it has continued to work well. (in case wondering, im a petite chinese female)
the only problem i have found with it, is that it does not work as well after eating a full meal.. maybe because of the speed of digestion but im not sure..
anyways hope that helps anyone, and good luck!
April 25, 2006:
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