Drink water or an oral rehydration solution
Drink slowly and steadily throughout the day
Eat a light meal with carbs and protein (toast, eggs, rice, bananas, yogurt)
Avoid greasy, heavy, or very spicy foods if they worsen nausea
Take a small amount of caffeine if it helps you feel better, and avoid late-day caffeine
Rest and sleep as much as possible
Take a shower or use light stretching if it helps you feel less sluggish
Use an anti-nausea option if needed (ginger, peppermint tea, or an OTC remedy such as dimenhydrinate or meclizine)
For headache or body aches, use acetaminophen carefully and only as directed
For headache or body aches, consider ibuprofen or naproxen if you can tolerate NSAIDs and have eaten
Avoid acetaminophen if you drank heavily or still have alcohol in your system
Avoid alcohol “hair of the dog”
Avoid more drugs or supplements that could further burden the liver
Avoid dehydration triggers (excess caffeine, smoking, intense exercise)
If you can’t keep fluids down, seek medical care
Seek urgent care if there are severe symptoms (confusion, fainting, repeated vomiting, seizures, severe abdominal pain, yellowing skin/eyes, trouble breathing)