Do IV Fluids Cure a Hangover

IV fluids are not a cure for a hangover, and the published guidance is careful about what they may do. Some people look at a drip the morning after a night out, so the claim deserves a plain check.

The morning behind the question

After a late night, a drip can sound like a shortcut. The useful question is what it would treat, and what it would leave alone.

For context on what else a drip menu may offer, see Cleveland Clinic's overview of the pros and cons of intravenous vitamin infusions.

What the guidance says

Healthline puts it this way: "Intravenous (IV) fluid therapy isn’t a cure-all for hangovers. It may help relieve certain symptoms linked to dehydration, but it doesn’t address all possible underlying factors that can contribute to a hangover."

The same page speaks to the research. Healthline says: "Researchers haven’t performed large-scale studies to support IV fluid therapy’s effectiveness as a hangover treatment."

When a drip menu adds more than fluids

A drip menu may list more than fluids. Healthline's guide to NAD+ infusion safety is useful if NAD+ is on the menu, and Healthline's guide to lipotropic injections is useful if weight-loss shots are listed beside it.

What you can adjust before the next one

If a night out is on the calendar, plan the next day with some room to rest instead of planning it around a booking. If you still feel unwell, speak with a healthcare provider before paying for an add-on.