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"Q. Are there any hangover &amp;quot;cures&amp;quot; that really work? There&amp;#039;s a long list of hangover remedies (from beta-blocker drugs to prickly pear supplements), but a recent review in the British Medical Journal points out that none of them work very well. An earlier study in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that loading up on vitamin B6 might work, but you have to take 400 mg before you start drinking, 400 mg three hours into the festivities, and another 400 mg after you stop drinking. That means you have to stay sober enough to remember to take the dose at the right time\u2014and that alone could curb alcohol intake and prevent a hangover. The best cure really is prevention, so don&amp;#039;t overdo it. (According to the CDC, women who down four or more drinks within two hours are considered to be binge drinking.) Dehydration plays a role, so alternating an alcoholic beverage with a nonalcoholic one may help. Also, choose your liquor wisely: Avoid dark liquors like brandy, wine, tequila and whiskey, all of which contain certain alcohol byproducts that are more likely to cause a hangover. Clear liquors like rum, vodka and gin tend to be safer picks. Eating while you&amp;#039;re drinking, as well as getting enough sleep, can also help. Disclaimer: Your seeking information on health related topics and/or Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, MD&amp;#039;s providing such information herein constitutes neither the solicitation of nor the provision of medical advice, services, care or treatment. Communication with Dr. Fryhofer on this website does not create a doctor/patient relationship. For concerns about your own particular medical condition, you should consult your own medical professional, who can examine and evaluate you. Communication on a website is not a substitute for taking an active role in your own medical care and treatment and being personally seen by a physician of choice in your area. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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