Question 1

what can i take for insomnia, i've tried all the otc the drugs & they leave me with a hangover feeling the next morning...help.

Accepted Answer

Learn relaxation : Skills (biofeedback may help -- www.Bcia.Org or www.Aapb.Org) & practice good sleep habits -- consistent bed & wake times, warm bed & cool room, quiet & dark room, minimize caffeine & alcohol, use relaxing pre-sleep routine, use bedroom only for sleep & sex (no tv, eating, reading, etc.).  Talk to a sleep specialist or http://greeleypsychologist.Com/sleep.Xhtml for more details.

Question 2

could you please tell me which drug is causing a hangover feeling in the morning, 20mg lexapro (escitalopram) or 10mg tyrptizol. thanks?

Accepted Answer

Tryptizol: Most likely the tryptizol (amitriptyline) as it causes drowsiness. Also, there is a drug interaction between lexapro (escitalopram) and tryptizol that increases the level of tryptizol in your body. And the risk of a dangerous condition called serotonin syndrome is increased when these 2 drugs are combined.

Question 3

best hangover cure ?

Accepted Answer

Avoid alcohol: The best treatment is avoid drink to much alcohol or just avoid it.

Question 4

how to cure a hangover fast?

Accepted Answer

No magic: Nobody has proven any of the many "folk" remedies, especially not hair of the dog that bit you - drinking whatever gave you the hangover.  Recent chinese study found drinking warm sprite  to be helpful, and hydration is critical.  A couple tylenol (acetaminophen) or an advil otc tablet, or just lying downwith a cool compress on your forehead is the best thing. Rest, let your body recover, drink less next tim

Question 5

best way to treat a hangover?

Accepted Answer

Don't drink so much: ...Next time.  Nothing really helps, but you should stay hydrated (with water!), rest, and eat small frequent amounts.    Drinking to excess can cause serious medical problems, besides being a sign of alcoholism.

Question 6

what chemical causes hangovers?

Accepted Answer

Not one chemical: There is tremendous debate on the causative agent of alcohol. Most people think that it is a combination of factors, including the production of acetaldehyde (a metabolite of alcohol), congeners in different drinks (more hangovers with red than white wine, more with whiskey than with vodka/gin, and probably hereditary or acquired personal differences - severe in some, mild or absent in others.

Question 7

how can i deal with a hangover?

Accepted Answer

Rest and recover: Magnesium, potassium, b vitamins and gatorade or water are good for hangovers.

Question 8

what can be done for a hangover?

Accepted Answer

Hangover.: Your body is dehydrated due to all the poisonous alcohol you drank.  Rest, fluids, tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin for the headache.  If you are reaching for a drink to kill the hangover you have a drinking problem and should seek help.

Question 9

could i exercise with a hangover?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Drink plenty of water to be sure you are hydrated before beginning.  Everything may feel more strenuous than when you are not hungover; this is your body protesting what you have done to it!

Question 10

is it normal to not have hangovers?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Especially since drinking is not natural.  However, if you are drinking heavily and not getting sick, this is nota sign that your drinking is healthy.

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