Hangovers · Posted · Updated · By the Elevate team
A hangover IV, brought to you in Williamson
The short answer For a hangover our nurses recommend the Bounce Back, $175: Anti-nausea, pain relief, B12, B Complex. A registered nurse brings it to your home, hotel or a friend's place in Williamson, does a health check first and may advise against it.
Why a hangover hits so hard
Alcohol makes your body let go of water, and minerals go with it. By morning you're low on fluids, and your body is still dealing with last night. That's the dry mouth, the headache and the rest.
The classic signs: tired, queasy, a pounding head, a foggy brain and aching muscles. Coffee and water help, slowly, and a queasy stomach doesn't always want either.
What's in a hangover IV
A typical hangover drip is saline for fluids, B vitamins, and often vitamin C and magnesium. Some add an anti-nausea medicine or amino acids. The drip our nurses recommend for a hangover is the Bounce Back:
Anti-nausea
Anti-nausea medicine, given after your nurse's assessment.
Pain relief
Pain relief medicine, given after your nurse's assessment.
B12
A B vitamin.
B Complex
The family of B vitamins, together.
Vitamin C, magnesium and the Amino Blend are all on our add-on menu, and go in the same bag.
On our menu the Bounce Back is for the Social Butterfly: you say "I'm never drinking again" at least twice a month, and somehow still make brunch the next morning.
The visit
Before
Book online, or call or text
During
Your nurse goes over your health history and checks your vitals, then places a small IV in your arm: a quick pinch. You rest in bed, watch TV or scroll your phone for about 30 to 45 minutes while it runs.
After
Your nurse takes the IV out and you carry on with your day. Keep drinking water. Some people notice a small bruise where the IV went in.
Home, hotel or a friend's place
In Williamson our nurses come to your home, your hotel room or a friend's couch, whichever is easier. If friends want one too, everyone can book together: see IV parties.
Is it right for everyone?
No. Tell your nurse your full health history and every medicine you take. If you're pregnant, or you have a heart or kidney condition, talk to your own doctor before you book. Your nurse may advise against a drip.
A mobile IV is not emergency care. If someone has had so much to drink that they can't stay awake, or you feel something is badly wrong, call 911.
Questions people ask
How quickly will I feel better?
Everyone is different, so we can't promise a time. The drip itself runs for about 30 to 45 minutes.
Can an IV stop a hangover before it starts?
We can't promise that. Some people book before a packed day or a big night; the Pre-Game Kickoff, $200, is the drip on our menu built for packed days: B Complex, B12, Taurine, Amino Blend.
How much does it cost?
The Bounce Back is $175. Add-ons are priced on our menu. No insurance; HSA and FSA cards welcome.
Is it sterile?
Yes. Our nurses use sterile needles, tubing and fluids on every visit and follow strict protocols.
More about our visits there on our Williamson page.
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