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Discussion and anecdotes about the Asian Flush/Flush/Glow/Red Face (turning red when drinking alcohol), including using H2 blockers (e.g. Tagamet, Pepsid, Zantac) and other products to combat its effects. Hosted by Eric Cheng on http://echeng.com
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Hi everyone,
I'm a young asian male and I've been taking 2-3 Zantac (150mg/300mg) tablets before I drink for the past 3 years. I'm a relatively frequent drinker (at college).
I'd just like to warn everyone, that I've developed Gynecomastia in my right breast (colloquially known as man boobs) and it is easy to see. Zantac contains a chemical known as ranitidine that is known to develop gyneomcastia in men.
Anyway, the surgery to get it removed is cosmetic so health insurance doesn't cover the expense - please check your chest area for gynecomastia early to try and stop it before it fully develops like mine did. I have not had alcohol or the drug for a good 3 months in the hope that my hormonal testosterone to estrogen ratio will balance back to normal. I doubt it is reversible however.
Good luck to everyone
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