Alcohol-induced dehydration: should I go to the emergency room?

33-year-old woman5 years ago
I had too much alcohol last night. I was sick all night and again this morning. I have palpitations and chills. Should I go to the emergency room
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Alexandre Chagnon · 5 years ago
Good morning, Madam, Sorry for the delay in responding. Working as a pharmacist in the emergency room, I can confirm that it is very rare that we have to go to the emergency room because of the amount of alcohol consumed. Usually, it is best to start consuming fluids (soups, Gastrolyte™ type rehydration solution, water) slowly again. If after several hours you are still vomiting the liquids you consumed, this is a sign that you need to go to the emergency room. Typically, we see people in the emergency room who are unconscious from alcohol and therefore cannot drink fluids. We give them intravenous fluids. It's a pleasure, Alexandre
33-year-old woman · 5 years ago
Thank you for your answer. Indeed I went with Gastrolyte and it came back slowly. Thank you and have a nice day
Alexandre Chagnon · 5 years ago
It's a pleasure! :) Glad to hear that everything is back to normal. Alexandre

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