Recovery
Hangover hydration calculator
Hangover hydration calculator. Enter your own amount; this tool does not calculate a medical need
Quick answer
Water may ease thirst but does not cure a hangover or speed alcohol clearance. NIAAA finds no proven benefit of added electrolytes for hangover severity. Persistent vomiting or inability to keep fluids down needs medical advice; confusion, slow breathing or difficulty waking requires emergency help.
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When to use electrolytes
Water may ease thirst but does not cure a hangover or speed alcohol clearance. NIAAA finds no proven benefit of added electrolytes for hangover severity. Persistent vomiting or inability to keep fluids down needs medical advice; confusion, slow breathing or difficulty waking requires emergency help.
Safety note
Water may ease thirst but does not cure a hangover or speed alcohol clearance. NIAAA finds no proven benefit of added electrolytes for hangover severity. Persistent vomiting or inability to keep fluids down needs medical advice; confusion, slow breathing or difficulty waking requires emergency help. Plan bottles for this time window using a volume you choose. The result is not a prediction of fluid loss, a recommended extra dose, or a treatment. Include it within your daily fluids; do not double-count activity or heat adjustments.
Sip steadily for the next few hours.
Plan bottles for this time window using a volume you choose. The result is not a prediction of fluid loss, a recommended extra dose, or a treatment. Include it within your daily fluids; do not double-count activity or heat adjustments.
Avoid using water to mask alcohol poisoning symptoms.
Frequently asked
Can water cure a hangover?
Water may ease thirst but does not cure a hangover or speed alcohol clearance. NIAAA finds no proven benefit of added electrolytes for hangover severity. Persistent vomiting or inability to keep fluids down needs medical advice; confusion, slow breathing or difficulty waking requires emergency help.
Are electrolytes better than water for a hangover?
Electrolytes are not automatic. Long or heavy sweating and vomiting or diarrhea need different approaches; food, losses and medical restrictions matter. Ask a clinician or pharmacist when illness is involved.
Sources
- 1.NIAAA, Hangovers — Hangovers have multiple causes. Extra electrolytes have not been shown to reduce their severity, and drinking water does not reverse intoxication.What causes hangover symptoms; Are there any remedies?
- 2.NHS, Dehydration — Discusses symptoms, small sips when feeling sick, oral rehydration solutions for relevant losses, and when medical help is needed. Recovery time depends on cause and severity.Things you can do; urgent advice and immediate action