Frequently asked questions
Is the Hangover IV really worth $275?
An urgent care visit for IV fluids and anti-nausea medication typically runs $300 to $700 before insurance, plus the time and discomfort of getting there. A standalone Toradol or Zofran prescription requires a doctor visit on top of the medication cost. The Hangover IV bundles two prescription medications, a full liter of fluids, B vitamins, and a registered nurse who comes to you, all for $275.
How is this different from just getting a saline drip?
A saline-only drip rehydrates you, which helps, but it does nothing for the headache or the nausea. Toradol targets the inflammatory pain directly, and Zofran shuts down the nausea so you can actually keep water down afterward. The B-Complex restores the vitamins your liver burned through metabolizing alcohol. Together they address all four symptoms, not just one.
Why does this take 45 minutes?
The duration is driven by the saline drip rate. A liter delivered too quickly can feel cold and uncomfortable on an already sensitive stomach, and clinical best practice is 30 to 45 minutes for a standard liter. Toradol and Zofran are pushed during that window so they start working in the first 5 to 10 minutes. You feel noticeably better well before the bag finishes.
Can I get the Hangover IV regularly?
It is safe as an occasional recovery tool, but it is not designed for daily or weekly use. Toradol is a prescription anti-inflammatory that should not be used routinely without medical guidance, particularly if you have kidney concerns or take blood thinners. For regular wellness IVs, the Myers Cocktail or a hydration drip is a better fit. For a true rough morning once or twice a month, the Hangover IV is the right tool.
What if I have never had an IV before?
Most first-timers are surprised by how routine it feels. Your registered nurse explains every step, places the IV in a vein in your arm or hand, and tapes it down so you can sit comfortably on your couch or in bed. The placement itself takes a few seconds. If you are nervous about needles, tell us when you book and we will take extra time to walk you through it.
Do you accept insurance?
IV therapy for recovery and wellness is typically not covered by insurance, and Ians IV does not bill insurance directly. We do accept HSA and FSA cards, cash, and all major credit cards. If you want a receipt for your HSA or FSA records, just ask and we will email one after your appointment.
Why Ians IV for Your Hangover IV?
Real prescription medications, not just vitamins
Many mobile IV companies skip Toradol and Zofran because prescription medications require Nurse Practitioner oversight. We built the practice around that oversight, which is why our Hangover IV actually works for the headache and the nausea, not just the dehydration.
Registered nurses, every visit
Your IV is placed and monitored by a licensed RN. No medical assistants, no shortcuts. If you have small veins or have had a tough stick before, tell us when you book and we plan accordingly.
Same-day, in-home, no waiting room
Urgent care for a hangover means a 90-minute wait, a $200 copay, and a drive home. We come to your door, usually within a few hours of booking, and you never have to leave the couch.
Who Books a Hangover IV?
Rehearsal dinner Friday, ceremony Saturday, brunch Sunday. By the time the flight home rolls around, water is not cutting it. They book the Hangover IV to their hotel or Airbnb on Sunday morning so they can travel home like a functioning adult instead of a casualty. Toradol handles the headache before they ever see TSA.
Closed a deal over dinner, kept the wine flowing, and now has investors on Zoom in three hours. They cannot show up sweating and squinting at the screen. Zofran shuts down the nausea, the saline rehydrates faster than three bottles of water ever could, and B vitamins bring back enough mental clarity to actually run the room.
They planned the pool day, the dinner reservation, and the club table. They also drank with every single guest. Day two is brutal, and they still have to lead. Booking the Hangover IV for the whole group at the rental house turns a wasted morning into a recoverable one.
Two glasses of wine at 45 hits differently than five beers at 25. They are not partying hard, they are just paying a bigger tax on a moderate night out. The Hangover IV restores fluids and electrolytes their body no longer rebuilds quickly on its own, and the B-Complex helps the liver process what is left in the system.
Birthday dinner, New Years Eve, Super Bowl Sunday, or a backyard wedding they hosted at home. They have a house full of people the next morning and no time to lie on the couch. A 45-minute IV at home gets them back on their feet before brunch starts.
What $275 Actually Buys You
Here is what you would pay if you tried to assemble this recovery protocol piece by piece.
| Cost | Label |
|---|---|
| $175 | 1L Normal Saline IV with B-Complex |
| $50 | + Toradol (prescription anti-inflammatory) |
| $50 | + Zofran (prescription anti-nausea) |
| Included | + Mobile registered nurse, in-home visit |
| $275, best value for this combination | Hangover IV (bundled) |
Get IV Therapy in 3 Easy Steps
Book online or call 949-430-2422
Same-day appointments are standard. Tell us your address, the time you want, and we confirm within minutes. Hotels, Airbnbs, offices, and homes all welcome.
Nurse Practitioner reviews and approves your treatment
Every Hangover IV is screened and authorized by a licensed Nurse Practitioner before the nurse leaves to see you. Toradol and Zofran are prescription medications, and this oversight is what makes that legal and safe.
Nurse arrives. 45 minutes start to finish
Your registered nurse arrives with everything sealed and sterile, places the IV, and stays with you for the full drip. The 45-minute duration is set by the saline drip rate, slow enough to be comfortable on a sensitive stomach, fast enough that you feel meaningful relief before they leave.
Where Hangover IV Fits in Our Lineup
If you are deciding between recovery options, here is how the Hangover IV compares.
| Price | Package | Step Up | Whats Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| $175 | Hydration IV | Baseline hydration only | 1L saline plus electrolytes, no prescription medications |
| $275 | Hangover IV | Adds B vitamins plus two prescription medications for headache and nausea | 1L saline, B-Complex, Toradol, Zofran |
| $295 | Myers Cocktail | Adds minerals and Vitamin C, but no anti-nausea or pain medication | 1L saline, B-Complex, Vitamin C, magnesium, calcium |
Full Ingredients Breakdown
| Name | What It Does |
|---|---|
| 1L Normal Saline (0.9% Sodium Chloride) | Alcohol is a diuretic, meaning a night of drinking pulls more water out of your body than you took in. A full liter of IV saline restores intravascular volume directly into the bloodstream in 30 to 45 minutes, which is roughly what oral hydration achieves over six to eight hours. This is the single biggest reason you feel better fast. |
| B-Complex (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6) | Alcohol metabolism in the liver burns through B vitamins, particularly B1 (thiamine), which is why heavy drinkers are routinely deficient. Replenishing the B-Complex restores cofactors your mitochondria need to convert food into ATP, which is why the foggy, drained feeling lifts. Delivered IV, absorption is 100 percent, compared to roughly 50 percent from an oral supplement. |
| Toradol (ketorolac) | Toradol is a prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, roughly equivalent in pain control to a low dose of opioid medication but without the sedation or dependence risk. It targets the inflammatory headache and body aches that come with dehydration and acetaldehyde buildup. One IV dose typically provides four to six hours of relief, which is usually all you need to get through the morning. |
| Zofran (ondansetron) | Zofran is the same prescription anti-nausea medication used in emergency rooms and chemotherapy clinics. It blocks the serotonin receptors in your gut and brainstem that trigger nausea and vomiting. If you cannot keep water down, oral remedies are useless. Delivered IV, Zofran works in minutes and lets you actually rehydrate. |