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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Actually contribute to alcohol dependence," says Beaver.Hangover Cure Myth #2: Just take some medicine before bedWhen you already know you've had one too many drinks, you might be tempted to take a pain reliever or ibuprofen, wash it down with a big glass of water and hit the sheets. When you wake up, the medicine will have done its job, right?"The first thing to realize is that alcohol and acetaminophen, in combination, can be harmful to your liver," says Beaver. "Ibuprofen is also commonly reached for, but it can actually increase stomach acid release — adding to the irritation your stomach is already facing from the alcohol itself. Before taking any medication, always read the label and ask your doctor for specific direction."If you do try this hangover cure myth and you do wake up feeling okay, it wasn't the medicine — as these medications typically only last 4 to 6 hours."Rather, it may have been due to the water you drank, the food you ate before drinking or even the type of alcohol you had," Beaver says.Hangover Cure Myth #3: Drink coffeeIf you're a coffee drinker, you probably already believe in the power of your morning cup. But, when it comes to hangovers, coffee isn't a cure at all."The caffeine in coffee may temporarily help reduce fatigue, but it will not cure hangover symptoms," explains Beaver. "In fact, there's no scientific evidence at this time showing that caffeine has either beneficial or detrimental effects on hangover symptoms."If you do
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