IV Therapy for Alcohol: Should You Book Before or After Drinking?
Planning a big night out or recovering from one? IV therapy can be your secret weapon for staying hydrated, energized, and headache-free. But one question we get all the time at SkinVerse Laser & Wellness is:
Should you get an IV before or after drinking?
The answer? It depends on your goal—prevention or recovery. Let’s break it down.
The Case for IV Therapy Before Drinking
Think of this as your hydration armor. Getting an IV infusion before consuming alcohol can help:
- Replenish fluids and electrolytes in advance
- Support liver function with vitamins like B-complex and glutathione
- Reduce the severity of a hangover (or even help prevent one)
- Give you a head start on hydration—especially if you tend to forget water between drinks
Best for:
✔️ Special events
✔️ Vacations or travel
✔️ Celebrations where you know you’ll indulge
✔️ Preventative wellness
Recommended IV:
Hydration IV with B vitamins, magnesium, and optional anti-nausea or liver-supporting add-ons.
The Case for IV Therapy After Drinking
If the party’s already over and you’re feeling it, IV therapy is the fastest way to recover. It can:
- Rehydrate you more effectively than drinking water alone
- Replenish lost vitamins and minerals
- Reduce nausea, headaches, and fatigue
- Help your liver metabolize alcohol faster
- Get you back on your feet (and maybe even to brunch)
Best for:
✔️ Hangover recovery
✔️ Fatigue after a night out
✔️ Dehydration from travel or heat + alcohol
✔️ “Never drinking again” mornings (we’ve all been there)
Recommended IV:
Hangover Recovery IV with electrolytes, B12, magnesium, anti-nausea medication (if needed), and optional glutathione.
So... When’s the Best Time?
Honestly, both can be beneficial—it just depends on what you're trying to achieve:
| Your GoalBest Time for IV |
| Prevent hangover | Before drinking |
| Recover from hangover | After drinking |
| Maximize hydration/energy | Before and after (yes, really) |
IV Therapy at SkinVerse Laser & Wellness
Whether you're prepping for a celebration or recovering from one, we offer personalized IV therapy options in a relaxing, professional setting. Our medical team can help you choose the right formulation based on your goals and how you're feeling.
You’ll leave feeling recharged, rehydrated, and ready to take on the day (or the night).
Book Your IV Today
Want to avoid the hangover—or recover from one faster? Book your IV therapy session at SkinVerse and let us help you feel your best, inside and out.
