Kratom Hangover: Symptoms, Cure, Duration

Have you ever accidentally over-consumed kratom and experienced a hangover? Well, the good news is they’re easily avoidable.

A kratom hangover results from consuming larger-than-usual doses, and tends to include feelings of dizziness, nausea, and fatigue. It usually develops within a few hours after consumption and disappears on its own within a few additional hours. It is not lethal.

Does Kratom Give You a Hangover?

Yes, kratom can give you a hangover. Fortunately, they’re rare and not at all harmful.

If you experienced a hangover, it was most likely due to consuming a larger dose than your body was able to handle.

Don’t let the fear of experiencing a hangover stop you from using kratom and benefiting from its amazing benefits. If you use kratom responsibly, you’ll never have to worry about a hangover.

Kratom Hangover Symptoms

Kratom hangovers are not like those produced by alcohol. However, they too can be felt the next morning.

Not everyone experience one, but the few that do claim to have suffered from one or multiple of the following symptoms.

Dry mouth
Nausea
Vomiting
Fatigue/Tiredness
Headache
Dizziness

The list I just mentioned above also pertains to overdosing on kratom. However, unlike overdosing, kratom hangovers do not immediately produce symptoms.

Instead, the symptoms don’t appear until hours later or even until the following day.

Unlike an alcohol hangover, hangovers from kratom are uncommon, which means you’ll more than likely never experience one.

How to Get Rid of a Kratom Hangover

Unfortunately, I have to admit there is no cure. However, there are ways to minimize the nasty side effects.

Here are some tips to help you reduce the discomfort brought on by the negative side effects.

Hydrate: It’s pretty normal to experience dehydration or a dry mouth from consuming too much kratom. Be sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day to maintain a hydrated body.
Don’t consume more kratom. If you’re experiencing the “hangover,” it’s probably your body’s way of telling you you went overboard. Give your body a break from kratom.
Eat light meals. One of the side effects is a nauseous or upset stomach. Try eating light foods and meals. Fruits and veggies can help to ease feelings of queasiness.
Treating a bad headache can be difficult without pain-relievers. If the side effects continue to interrupt your day, you may want to consider over-the-counter medications for immediate relief.
However, keep in mind that consuming these medicines while dealing with the hangover can pressure or overburden your system.
If you woke up feeling tired and groggy, try exercising or take a cold shower.

Just like with an alcohol hangover, the passage of time is the only cure to a hangover from kratom. The tips mentioned above will only partially reduce the intensity of the side effects.

Because a kratom hangover is not curable, many people simply choose to sleep it off.

If you do not want to experience a hangover, make sure to monitor the amount of kratom you consume, and take less.

Additionally, you may want to use a natural detox drink to cleanse your system. I like to mix cold water with fresh lemon juice, mint, and cucumber to help detox my body. Give it a try!

How Long Does a Kratom Hangover Last?

There’s no definite answer regarding the duration of a kratom hangover as it varies from person to person.

It might last a few hours or even half of your day. It all depends on how your body handles the side effects.

Try some of the tips mentioned above to help get you through it.

How to Avoid a Kratom Hangover

Fortunately, there are a few easy precautions you can take to avoid a kratom hangover, such as:

Take small dosages: The number one reason people experience a kratom hangover is taking too much. Some users will take over 10 grams! That’s quite a lot.
Try sticking between 2-5 grams. If you’re new, start off with 1-1.5 grams and then increase by 0.5 grams until you reach the effects you like.
Monitoring how much kratom you take can help avoid a few hours of unpleasant effects.
Drink your kratom tea slower: If you’re chugging a high volume of kratom, the effects might hit you instantly and cause you to feel nausea or even vomit. Take your time and enjoy kratom.
Use high-quality kratom: A bad batch of kratom can trigger a bad experience. Make sure you’re buying from a reputable vendor which sells clean and natural kratom products.

Using Kratom For A Hangover Produced By Alcohol

From my personal experience, kratom has helped immensely with alcohol hangovers by alleviating the pressure in my head and helping me feel more energized and alert.

Just remember to drink an extra amount of water as kratom, like alcohol, will dehydrate your body.

Before you begin mixing both substances, you should know that doing so comes with its own set of risks.

Should you drink alcohol after consuming kratom?

If you don’t want to risk experiencing nasty effects, avoid combining kratom with alcohol as mixing the two will increases your chances of a nasty hangover. Mixing can produce the following symptoms.

Agitation
Confusion
Hallucination
Vomiting
High blood pressure
Central nervous system depression
Seizures

The point is, be very mindful when mixing substances.

Kratom Hangover Reddit Testimonials

Here are some Redditer’s experiences regarding the use of kratom for an alcohol hangover.

“I’ve found that it’s a hit or miss (this may be due to the specific strain). For example, I had a bit of a hangover today, so I took my normal dose of White Vietnamese, so far, I’m up and moving around, but my head is still bothering me just a bit, so I would say it made me 85% better.

Last time I was hungover I took Red Hulu Kapus, normally it gives me energy but with the hangover it made me feel better (95%) but also made me very tired (could have been that I didn’t sleep well from the headache). After a 2 hour nap I was back to 100%.

It’s worth noting that I always add a 5 hour energy and a couple of bottles of water (which you should be drinking anytime you take Kratom) so that may have something to do with the energy levels.” -JEEPERS183

“Results vary. yes, it will make you nauseous if you take it earlier. It can make you dizzy. But it knocks out the headache part of hangovers pretty well.” -TrollierThanThou

“I prefer reds for that. They help relieve the discomfort/pain (headache, soreness from sleeping heavily without moving) and anxiety that I get from a hangover, and can help with taking a nap to sleep it off.

Just make sure to stay hydrated and replenish the electrolytes, vitamins, & minerals that you depleted by drinking (B vitamins, potassium, magnesium).

And be aware that kratom is processed by the liver, so you may not want to take too much, since your liver is already overworked & recovering from the effort of processing acetaldehyde into acetate during alcohol metabolism.” -evincarofautumn

Choosing the Right Kratom Strain

If you want to avoid a kratom hangover or want to try kratom for an alcohol hangover, your best bet is to invest in a red kratom strain, like Red Maeng Da.

Red kratom strains are a lot more relaxing and soothing. The green and white strains tend to be more stimulating and are usually the ones to cause side effects.

Your chances of experiencing side effects significantly decrease if you begin with a low dosage.

Although you’re not guaranteed to avoid a kratom hangover, you should still experiment with other strains, such as green or white strains as those strains offer a multitude of amazing benefits.