1 Reply by Jemima

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^ Before I discovered Zantac (still haven't tried Pepcid), I'd just have a half shot in a mixed drink, and drink SLOWLY. Luckily, I'm a girl so I don't feel a huge pressure to drink.

Now, I'd probably rush to the loo, pop a pill, then delay drinking for as long as I possibly can & hope for the best!

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Got myself some Zantac and did a test run tonight at dinner for my date next week - popped a pill 2.5 hrs after eating a snack. At the restaurant I ordered a glass of white wine (usually a strict no go for me - the redness & heat will come on after 1/4 of a glass). Had my first sip approx 45 mins after popping the pill - drank the first 1/4 slowly & felt fine, slightly flushed but no redness whatsoever. Then it got tricky cos the food arrived & I stopped drinking. After my meal I felt really hot so I rushed to the bathroom to check if I was red. Thankfully I wasn't, but I popped another pill, then drank another 1/2 of the wine. For the rest of the evening, I had a slight headache, but no redness, so all in all, I declare it a win :)

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Hi everyone, me too I'm so sick of my social life being sabotaged by this predicament. For the past 10 years I've actively avoided functions where heavy drinking has been on the cards. And on the rare occasion I do go to bars, I have to plan ahead to make sure I'm wearing plenty of foundation to cover some of the redness, and order mixed drinks with half shots which I drink slowly...most of which I don't finish anyway. On occasions at restaurants/bars I've asked the bartender/waiter to tip out my drink whilst my date was in the bathroom, and on other occasions where it was logistically possible, have taken my drink into the bathroom with me where I tipped most of it out! The worst part of it all is that I can't get drunk and have a good time like everybody else. I stumbled across this forum today whilst researching "Asian Flush", as while I'm not Asian, still suffer from exactly the same symptoms. I have a date next week with a guy I really like, and I know a couple of drinks will be in order, and so I intend to stock up on Zantacs (I'm in Australia so no Pepcid ACs till I get my hands on a prescription) and give these pills a go. I don't think a big night out will ever be realistic/healthy for me, all I want is to be able to have one or two hassle free drinks in social situations where its absolutely necessary. I would give almost anything to be able to drink normally. Sorry for sounding so negative - I know there are many people out there with "disabilities"/health issues much worse, and thanks everyone, especially Eric for this wonderful forum. J x

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