Is it possible to be allergic to Vodka?

Question

I started noticing hives all over my body on wednesday, a few days after I drank vodka. Last night i drank vodka again and the hives got a lot worse.

my friend tells me there is nothing in vodka except water and alcohol, so it it possibe that I am allergic to the smirnoff I've had?

Could it be some allergy to something I had and alcohol just makes it worse?

Thanks

Answer 1

well it's not just water and alcohol that's in vodka but yes you could well be allergic to it or it could just be something else and a coincidence. I would go see your doctor just to be on the safe side and avoid alcohol before seeing him

Answer 2

Could be an allergy to wheat.  According to the website below, some distilled alcohols are commonly made from wheat, rye or barley.  Check the site out, it's pretty interesting.

http://foodallergies.about.com/od/living...

Answer 3

My friend Tommy Gavin is. He lost his wife and kids. And now his son has died hit by a drunk driver. All because of Vodka...

Answer 4

YES! But then you would be allergic to Potatoes or grain too

Answer 5

Yeah.. I'm allergic to champagne, bucks fizz and smirnoff ice. God knows what else alcoholic I'm allergic to.