I tried five over-the-counter hangover cures. This is what worked
Even though you may feel like you’re dying after a night of heavy drinking, the medical community has never clearly defined the concept of a hangover. “They are commonly identified as a general collection of symptoms many people develop when over-drinking, including headache, nausea, upset stomach, irritability and anxiety,” said Dr. Maya S. Benitez, a family medicine physician with Cedars-Sinai Medical Group in Culver City. “Dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and increased inflammation could all potentially cause these symptoms.” And because science hasn’t clearly defined what a hangover is, Benitez said, there isn’t a specific treatment for one. “The best treatment is to treat the common symptoms.” The doctor suggested hydration, some form of ginger product, vitamin B6, antacids for upset stomach and Advil for a headache.
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