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Hangover remedies

Hangover remedies

Overview

Relief of a hangover can be obtained by taking over-the-counter-pain-relievers, drinking plenty of water, eating soup and foods that contain fructose, and resting.

Review Date 6/12/2023

Updated by: Jacob Berman, MD, MPH, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.