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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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Jan 11, 2005: On December 3, 2003, I posted
a message in my web journal about the Asian Blush, which quickly resulted in over 100 very-informative comments. This forum is intended to be an information source for those of us looking for information about why we turn red when we drink alcohol.
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Thank you so much, Steph. I will let ya'll know.
Hi all,
I'm a relatively new drinker (started about a year ago after starting college) and 100% Korean.
I've heard of Asian glow before drinking but had no idea it would affect me so heavily. I get beet-red all over my upper body, head pounding, and eyes blood-shot. This happens most of the time I drink after two or more beers (or one Beirut game :D). I'm willing to give this Pepcid thing a go but I'm really concerned about potential side effects. I've been reading the forum and the only potential side-effect that looks scary is "impotence". Is this a real side effect? Can anyone attest to it (although I don't blame people for not discussing it).
Also, I'm going to a party this weekend and want to experiment with Pepcid AC for the first time. Any advice on how much I should take for the first time?
I'm a 5'8" ~150 lbs male.
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