What's You're Best Hang-over Cure

[stratman]

This goes hand in hand with "What's your favorite brew" thread.

Here's mine: 2 x-tra strength aspirins and 16 0z. of H2O--no headache in the morning.

Actually I'm trying it right now!

 

[Sheep]

Simple, I just don't get hang overs.

On New years I drank 3/4's of a 26 of Spiced Rum (captain Morgan), and I woke up feeling fine. I've only had a major hangover after drinking a 26(Smirnoff) in 30 minutes. Did that a few years back... ...no so fun.

SheepStar

 

[f0am]

I have worked in the service industry for about 2 years now.
My first year was served at a wine store, now I am a bartender.

I had a doctor once tell me that if you drink a glass of water with every drink you have you will be fine in the morning. Who the hell wants to drink that much water a night, I mean seriously if you are drinking beer and water thats 24 onces a drink, and if you drink like I do which isn't too extreme but lets say 6 beers. Thats 144 ounces, thats a lot of urinating~!
So ex that concept.

I came into work one day still some what drunk but kept wanting to go purge a little if you know what I mean. The chef hands me a glass ( Cranberry, Orange Sierra Mist and a little Grenadine). You would think this is instant pooping right. It actually made me feel 10 times better. I personally hate cranberry juice so eh.

The classic 2 motrins and 2 glasses of water BEFORE I goto bed, and then repeat in the morning works best for me.

 

[The Dukester]

The best cure for a hangover is to not drink too much

 

[apatel25314]

umm also it helps to eat be4 drinking

 

[MDS]

I had a doctor once tell me that if you drink a glass of water with every drink you have you will be fine in the morning.

That is actually sound advice, although you can just drink a lot of water just before you retire for the evening rather than after each drink. The reason is that alcohol is a diuretic (makes you pee) so your body gets dehyrdrated.

Whatever you do, DO NOT take Tylenol or anything with acetaminophen before, during, or after drinking. Alcohol + Acetaminophen = liver damage and in some cases acute liver failure; ie death.

 

[Sheep]

Actually, Gatorade and Powerade between or with drinks is the best way to go. Replaces Electrolytes.

SheepStar

 

[f0am]

I forgot to mention the best hang over cure ever. And this may be in my own opinion but I beleave no arguments will be had.

Best hang over cure ever, unclothed women in your bed before going to bed and after waking up.

 

[davo]

If I've been out having a bender, I always force myself to have a big glass of water before going to sleep. It also helps if the beer isnt totally crap.

 

[Joe Schmoe]

The best cure for a hangover is to not drink too much

I agree. The last time I had a hangover, it was so bad that I would rather have been dead. I swore I would never do that again, and I haven't. That was over 20 years ago. I allow myself a maximum of 4 beers ( 4 12oz 3.2 beers, to be exact) in any given evening.

 

[stratman]

Whatever you do, DO NOT take Tylenol or anything with acetaminophen before, during, or after drinking. Alcohol + Acetaminophen = liver damage and in some cases acute liver failure; ie death.

[/QUOTE]

That's very scary, I can't tell you how many guys over the years I've known that would tell me: Oh I take a Tylenol and big glass of water before bed and I wake up fine.

 

[dave1490]

Actually, Gatorade and Powerade between or with drinks is the best way to go. Replaces Electrolytes.

SheepStar

ya i use powerade cherry shock-great for the thirst.that Electrolyte thing really works

 

[Geno]

Eight ounces of Grey Goose/Rocks, two hits of Nitrous. Works for me and Hunter S. Thompson. Of course, he's dead, the wimp...

 

[stratman]

Eight ounces of Grey Goose/Rocks, two hits of Nitrous. Works for me and Hunter S. Thompson. Of course, he's dead, the wimp...

My stomach just turned

 

[jlcct]

Is there a scientific explanation for the idea that if you drink a much better alcohol, say $40 a bottle whisky as oppose to $20 a bottle whisky, then that will help with the level of the hangover? Or is that just in my head?

 

[MDS]

Nope, what would price have to do with it? 'Better' whiskey might mean higher alcohol content; eg Jack Daniels is 90 proof but Jim Beam is 80 proof. They are both bourbon, which one is better? In my opinion, Beam but I'll drink either. If you drink too much you'll get sick regardless of which one you drink.

 

[Seth=L]

Actually, Gatorade and Powerade between or with drinks is the best way to go. Replaces Electrolytes.

Ewy, I tried that with vodka, now I cannot drink vodka or hard stuff period. If I even smell it I feel gag reflex. I was able to drink like a champ then the gatorade screwed me up. I have no idea why this happened to me, life sucks.

 

[Sheep]

Ewy, I tried that with vodka, now I cannot drink vodka or hard stuff period. If I even smell it I feel gag reflex. I was able to drink like a champ then the gatorade screwed me up. I have no idea why this happened to me, life sucks.

Sissy.

Haven't you seen Beerfest? You need to drink a LOT.

SheepStar

 

[Seth=L]

Sissy.

Haven't you seen Beerfest? You need to drink a LOT.

SheepStar

I "need" to drink? I think it would be best for me and everyone else that I not get drunk anymore. I am a red wine drinker now, that is about the only thing I can drink now, just wine. I am a "wino".

 

[f0am]

Is there a scientific explanation for the idea that if you drink a much better alcohol, say $40 a bottle whisky as oppose to $20 a bottle whisky, then that will help with the level of the hangover? Or is that just in my head?

Some people be leave thats the truth with wine. This is not the case unfortunately. Usually bigger reds like Cab's and Syrahs, have more sulfite's then Pinot's. So those 200 dollar bottles of Opus One are more likely to give you a big *** headache then a nice 15 dollar Chardonay. White wine is the most friendly of the bunch.
As far as high end liquor go's some of the new super vodkas are supposed to be pretty friendly because they are distilled like 3 times. There is some truth to your statement.