The morning after, without the clinic visit

You woke up with a pounding head, a dry mouth and no energy, and your day is already full. Here's an honest look at your options, from doing nothing at all to a nurse at your door.

Four ways to get through it

Ride it out at home

Water, sleep and something light to eat. It works for plenty of people, and it costs nothing. It's just slow, and hard to keep up when your stomach won't settle.

Drive to an IV lounge or urgent care

Some clinics and IV lounges offer hangover drips. The catch is getting there: you travel, park and wait while you feel your worst.

The emergency room

The ER is for real emergencies. Severe dehydration can need one, but most hangovers don't.

A nurse at your door

A registered nurse comes to you with everything needed. No commute, no waiting room, and you recover in your own space, on your own couch.

When it's more than a hangover

Don't wait for an IV if you feel very unwell, can't keep fluids down, are confused or faint, or something just feels wrong. Get medical care, or call 911. Your nurse will also tell you if what you describe needs a doctor rather than a drip.

Which drip for the morning after

Our nurses' pick for a hangover is the Bounce Back, $175: Anti-nausea, pain relief, B12, B Complex. If you'd rather keep it simple, there's plain fluids:

Either one can take extras. Any add-on from our menu goes in the same bag.

What a visit at home is like

Your nurse asks how you're feeling and how you've been drinking and eating, goes over your health history and checks your vitals. Then a small IV in your arm, and you rest while it runs, about 30 to 45 minutes. Your nurse stays with you the whole time.

We come to homes, hotels and offices all over Morgantown, after a WVU celebration, a wedding or a business dinner alike. Every day, 8 AM to 8 PM.

One last thing from our nurses: an IV is a way to get through a rough morning, not a plan. Drink responsibly, and keep drinking water after your visit.

Questions people ask