Suggest Ways To Wean Of Alcohol

Posted on Fri, 1 Jul 2016

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Fri, 1 Jul 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hello doctor ..
I am an alcoholic like not hard core one but i drink daily average 4 drinks ... Now i have decided to slow down on it and i also want to clean my liver and stomach along with it.. Because quitting cold turkey is difficult for me in my current senirio... Can u pls guide what should i eat ir drink that my liver and stomach gets cleaned up... My current medications :- prilosec otc one in the morning , rivotril .5 mg one in a day.. Can u pls help?

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

You are requesting dietary tips while slowly weaning off alcohol. The important thing is to eat a balanced diet with lots of vegetables. You should also buy over the counter vitamins including folate, B12, thiamine, and a multivitamin, and take these daily. Drink plenty of water. These basic tips will keep you healthy while the alcohol is leaving your system.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (35 minutes later)

Thanks doctor for your prompt response... I hope the vitamins wont be a load on my stomach if at all my liver is in a problem.. Of which i dont know

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
The vitamins will not affect your stomach or your liver. No worries!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee