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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
No matter the cause of celebration, many adults have experienced the not-so-pleasant side effect of over-indulging in one too many alcoholic beverages aka a hangover. Whether it's dehydration, nausea, vomiting, a splitting headache, fatigue, or all of the above, the symptoms of a hangover can leave you sick in bed for a day or two. From lowering blood sugar levels, increasing urine output, expanding blood vessels, and triggering an inflammatory response, the effects of alcohol can wreak havoc on the body. So, what's the best way to cure a hangover? Do these over-the-counter (OTC) hangover remedies work? We asked our pharmacists about some top at-home treatments and their effectiveness in preventing or reducing a hangover. Can pain relievers help prevent or cure a hangover?Do you have that friend who swears by two Advil before a night of drinking to prevent a hangover? While OTC nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen are commonly taken to reduce pain, fevers, and inflammation, caution should be used when battling hangover symptoms. Tylenol should be avoided while drinking or during a hangover. When the medication's main ingredient, acetaminophen, mixes with alcohol, it can cause severe harm to your liver as well as increase the risk of kidney disease. Aspirin (Advil) and ibuprofen (Motrin) can help reduce headaches and muscle pain from too much drinking the night before. However, both should be avoided if you are also experiencing nausea or stomach pain as they can increase acid and irritate your stomach lining even
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