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Symptoms

By Mayo Clinic staff

Signs and symptoms of a hangover typically begin within several hours after the last drink. Depending on what you drank and how much you drank, you may notice:

  • Fatigue
  • Thirst
  • Headaches and muscle aches
  • Nausea, vomiting or stomach pain
  • Poor or decreased sleep
  • Sensitivity to light and sound
  • Dizziness or a sense of the room spinning
  • Rapid heartbeat
  • Bloodshot eyes
  • Shakiness
  • Decreased ability to concentrate
  • Mood disturbances, such as depression, anxiety and irritation

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Dec. 21, 2007

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