What do you do when you're hungover?

WintLizard@sopuli.xyz to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world – 56 points –

Had a bit too much last night and now I'm on my usual routine of water, ibuprofen, and waiting. Was curious if anyone has a better go to?

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A 2011 study in rats claims caffeine and NSAIDs

Once the source of the hangover headache was located, the researchers then set about figuring out how to get rid of the pesky things, using known headache blockers. Turns out the combination of caffeine and over-the-counter inflammatory drugs (i.e., NSAIDs – things like aspirin and ibuprofen) were best at blocking the head-pounding effects of the acetate.

So my tea and ibuprofen breakfast was the right idea!

I try to avoid ibuprofen or Tylenol as they're hard on the liver and kidneys which are already working overtime to flush the alcohol out of your system.

I don't know if anyone else has mentioned it yet but next time take the ibuprofen before going to bed (while still intoxicated). My friends and I always set out an ibuprofen next to the bed before drinking to remember. You'll feel 10x better in the morning.

This is what I do when I have a raging headache the next morning. Eat some protein, drink lots of water, and take an ibuprofen. I’m usually good by the time afternoon comes.