Red Wine Headache Mystery
Some people report that taking Sudafed before drinking red wine helps to prevent the headaches, and does not cause drowsiness. Another possibility is taking an aspirin. Personally I am fond of enteric coated aspirins because they do not bother my stomach. However, I am not a physician and this should not be construed as medical advice.
Yet for most people who suffer from red wine headaches, the theories are irrelevant. They want to know what to do about the problem. And don't confuse red wine headaches with the headache that comes after a full evening of drinking. That's called a hangover. The fact of the matter is no one knows what causes red wine headaches. The solution is to try to find a wine that doesn't cause you a headache and stick to it. If the wine is going to affect you, it will probably do so in about 15 minutes.
