why can't i get drunk?

Question

i am 22 and have found in the last year that i can only have about 4 or 5 alcoholic drinks and then i feel sick and have to stop. i dont feel drunk, just sick. before i'd have to have a lot more to get drunk and even more to feel sick. it's not that i'm desparate to get drunk, in fact it means i spend less money and wont make a fool of myself i just cant work out why. i now tend not to drink alcohol at all. anyone got any ideas????

Answer 1

Try a variety of drinks to see if any of them won't make you feel ill. In Glasgow we call that a night out.

Answer 2

I'd say listen to your body, it's telling you something. When you have reactions like you've described, I'd think it means that there's a very good reason why. See a doctor and tell him/her the problem. It may be a liver or gall bladder condition. I've never heard of an alcohol allergy but why play guessing games? Your health should not be something taken for granted. Or if you're fine with it, just don't drink anymore.

Answer 3

Hi it may be to gassy for you which is why it comes back up again, try drinking more slowly, or if you do want to get drink then get a stronger beer. Do you drink larger or is it when you drink any alcoholic beverages. Have you tried the still kind of alco pops like reef or quinns. Try vodka and cranberry juice. I know the gas in fizzy drinks bother me and it may be the same for you. Does it happen when you drink lots of fizzy drinks i know you may not have 5 fizzy drinks but i would try then and see if if this does the same to you.

Answer 4

You have built up a tolerance to alcohol, it is your body's way of protecting itself..if you don't get the desired results (drunk) you ideally quit drinking.
Lucky for you that you realize it now, and not after 20-30 years of hard drinking, shooting out your liver, or trying other substances to keep you high.

Answer 5

Its not about how much you drink to get drunk, its about how much the alcholic level is. Try a drink with more than 40% alcohol, a cup and down it at once, i'm sure you will be dead drunk in a minute.

Answer 6

The booze has quit working for you, and is now working against you. Your alcohol tolerance has increased and now you need more to do what it did before with less...The fact that you say that you don't get drunk, only sick, tells me that you may be in serious danger with your health. Get help before it is too late.

Answer 7

What are you eating before you are drinking 4 or 5 drinks? If you eat things like pizza or pasta, or anything heavy, you will not feel a buzz. This does not mean you are NOT buzzed, because I promise you if you get pulled over you will get busted whether you feel the alcohol or not.

Answer 8

You probably have an allergy to alcohol, which may not be a bad thing. I have known too many people loose everything they have over it. Moderation is the key. Sounds uncool, but truth is truth. Also I would have my liver checked if I were you.

Answer 9

probally best to make sure first of all that you are eating plenty throughout the day - bread is a good alcohol soaker upper. maybe try drinking something you wouldnt normally drink - if you drink larger try cider, or spirits. if all else fails a try to your doctor may not be a bad idea.

Answer 10

the feeling you have can only mean one thing..you've had more than what your system can handle...this means you're drunk! What do you really expect to be for you to be able to say your drunk? I guess the being drunk has a dif'rent meaning for you.