I stumbled across this site a few days ago, and gave Pepcid AC a try last night after work. I probably had about 4 or 5 onces of Crown Royal on the rocks. Still got a little red, but nothing crazy. The Pepcid AC definately made a difference. And there is no hangover today. Sometimes even two drinks will give me a brutal hangover, which prevents me from drinking a drop for the 18 hours preceding me operating an aircraft. Since I fly on Saturdays, I usually avoid any social event on Fridays - which kinda sucks. Last night I had about 4 drinks worth of alcohol, and I am 100% instead of the 75% I'd expect.
That being said, I have been reading more about the cancer risks associated with acetaldehyde, and am a little concerned. More reading is necessary, but for now I think it is safe to say that I am not going to be drinking very often until I understand the risk better. Maybe some heavy drinking once every few weeks - but that is it.
Thanks for the site - it has been very helpful. I wish I had found it years ago when I was in University, but ohh well - I had a blast anyways.
PS: I'm 5'9", 160lbs, 1/2 Filipino - and now I am old enough to actually care about cancer risks compared over the joys of alcohol, at 32.