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Do you recommend restricting alcohol use in patients with recurrent nephrolithiasis?

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Nephrology · Mayo Clinic

No. Clearly excess alcohol use is to be avoided. I much prefer water or citrate containing beverages for stone prevention. Beer has some oxalate content and is better avoided.

Stephen B. Erickson, MD

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