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When i have a hangover and sleep, i wake up suddenly with my heart racing. what's going on?

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Dr. Thomas Riney answered

Alcohol not good: For heart or any organ, also may lead to dehydration which may raise your heart rate.

Dr Greer agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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