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Quinine In Tonic Water
Is quinine in tonic water causes problems with the kidneys or other health problems ?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.The level of dilution of quinine within tonic water is such that it's unlikely to cause problems for most people. However, particularly for those with pre-existing conditions, it's still best to be aware of the risks.
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No - famous story about Eindhoven (ECG fella) and quinine ( it abolished his patients dysrhythmia).
BUT long and exhaustive entry here
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^^^ Scroll down to (or click) 'Safety summary', here:
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In Mikhael Bulgakow's Notes of a County Doctor ( god that is enough to get ABers squawking and whingeing) ( made into a television series with Harry Potter as the lead) - he has a chapter where the miller takes all his quinine in one go. - overdose is quite well described
Bulgakow qualified ND in Tsarist times but made it as an author - the Master and Margharita being. the hit in English