Hangover Prevention

tomparker95 · 20 Oct 2013 at 20:54

Most of us here from time to time go out with friends and like a good drinking session , so what hangover prevention methods does everyone use? (and actually work) Obviously the best would be to just not drink, but thats no fun

Kreeeee · 20 Oct 2013 at 20:54

Drink about 3 pints of water before I go to bed after a night out.

Nitefly · 20 Oct 2013 at 20:55

Prevention is impossible! But you can subdue the effects with a lot of water and a lot of food.

** Advice removed - not the best advice considering the warning on the packaging **

tomparker95 · 20 Oct 2013 at 20:57

I always seem to wake up drunk too, which is exceptionally annoying! Water helps a bit. Whats best before you start boozing? Does taking vitamins actually help?

sbi5ar · 20 Oct 2013 at 20:58

Food and a pint or two of water before bed and your head will be sorted...

Depending on what you eat though, your tummy might not!

Logsi · 20 Oct 2013 at 20:58

Lots of water before going to sleep and Sprite the next day.

Deleted member 77746 · 20 Oct 2013 at 21:00

There isn't a hangover cure except time.

R-evans · 20 Oct 2013 at 21:01

Eat lots beforehand, don't drink horrible lager or red wine (although I love Red Wine) and I'm usually ok.

BigglesPiP · 20 Oct 2013 at 21:03

The best way is just to drink about a pint of water before you go to bed, I'm unconvinced that adding painkillers will make a difference as they would surely wear off?

Just drink some water, then try to sleep on your back.

tomparker95 · 20 Oct 2013 at 21:03

Isn't Gin and tonic good if you want to get plastered and not have a hangover?

Soundood · 20 Oct 2013 at 21:07

take a protein shake before and after you arrive home, it provides food for the liver to regenerate,

Kristoph · 20 Oct 2013 at 21:09

Water, food, more water, sleep, shower, water, food, sleep, shower - well, this is how I recovered from one recently.

Raumarik · 20 Oct 2013 at 21:09

Milk Thistle when you get home and again when you get up, use to work for me. Although I always alternated alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks whenever I was out.

On the odd occasion that I forgot to take it it was a full on Irn Bru and baked beans lunch with toast. No idea what they worked, I absolutely can't stand Irn Bru but it kicks you right up the behind.

Sounds bloody foul now I think about it.

Captain · 20 Oct 2013 at 21:11

Nitefly said:
Prevention is impossible! But you can subdue the effects with a lot of water and a lot of food.

**

I'm almost 24 and have never ever had a hangover. My friends on the other hand say that a few slices of dry bread is the best!

tomparker95 · 20 Oct 2013 at 21:13

I love irn bru! Might give that a try!

Freefaller · 20 Oct 2013 at 21:15

I'm a boring chap that just doesn't drink enough

Can't be dealing with not functioning the next day, nothing worse than wasting a day in bed feeling sorry for yourself.

Rroff · 20 Oct 2013 at 21:16

What works for me - make sure to drink a reasonable amount of water before going to bed, toast + honey and half a glass or so of milk when I get up and then staying hydrated throughout the day - I usually keep some ibuprofen to hand the next day but rarely need it.

airwave99 · 20 Oct 2013 at 21:16

tomparker95 said:
Most of us here from time to time go out with friends and like a good drinking session , so what hangover prevention methods does everyone use? (and actually work) Obviously the best would be to just not drink, but thats no fun

Drinking better quality alcohol definitely helps. Beer without nasty chemicals in it is better for not getting a hangover. And with spirits, go for decent brands and avoid anything pre-mixed.

Something Else · 20 Oct 2013 at 21:23

Jelly, lots of jelly!

Hangovers are more or less dehydration and loss of sugars.

so pig out.

starfighter · 20 Oct 2013 at 21:23

Whiskey for breakfast helps.