IV Hydration Therapy in Houston, TX
Rehydrate, recover, and feel genuinely better, faster. No pills, no waiting for absorption.
Houston is hard on your body. The heat, the humidity, the outdoor events, the late nights, the early mornings, the relentless schedule that doesn’t slow down because you’re tired. IV hydration delivers what you need directly into your bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system entirely so your body gets the full dose of fluids, electrolytes, vitamins, and minerals immediately rather than over several hours.
At FACE/FIT, IV hydration is part of our approach to the “Fit” side of the practice: the inside-out wellness treatments that support how you look by first supporting how you feel. Our drip menu covers the most common reasons patients come in, from hangover recovery and immune support to general wellness maintenance and athletic recovery. Add-ons let us customize every session to what your body needs that day.
Why IV Hydration Works
When you drink water, fluids and nutrients pass through the digestive system before reaching your bloodstream. The digestive process is slow, and absorption is never complete: even under ideal conditions, oral supplements and fluids are only partially absorbed. When you’re dehydrated, hungover, or fighting an illness, digestive efficiency drops further.
IV hydration bypasses all of that. Fluids, electrolytes, vitamins, and medications go directly into the bloodstream through a small catheter placed in the arm. Absorption is immediate and complete. The difference in how quickly you feel the effect is the clearest demonstration of why direct delivery matters.
A session takes 30 to 45 minutes. You sit comfortably while the drip runs. Most patients feel noticeably better before they leave.
IM Injections
For patients who want targeted nutrient supplementation without a full IV session, we also offer intramuscular injections. These take under five minutes and deliver a single targeted compound directly into the muscle for immediate absorption.
Amino IM: Amino acid complex for energy and muscle support.
B12 IM: The most popular standalone injection. Quick energy boost, mood support, and metabolic support with no IV required.
Lipo IM: A lipotropic injection containing compounds that support fat metabolism and liver function. Commonly used alongside weight management programs.
Drips Available at FACE/FIT
We offer a menu of formulated drips for the most common patient goals, plus a full add-on menu for customization. Your provider will help you choose the right combination at your appointment.
Hangover Recovery A combination of IV fluids, electrolytes, anti-nausea medication, and anti-inflammatory support designed to address the multiple causes of a hangover simultaneously. Dehydration, electrolyte depletion, inflammation, and nausea all respond to different components of this drip. Most patients feel significantly better within 30 to 45 minutes.
Hydration Core fluids and electrolytes for patients dealing with heat-related dehydration, illness, or general fatigue from inadequate hydration. Houston summers make this one of our most straightforward and most requested drips. If you’ve been outside, if you’ve been sick, or if you simply haven’t been drinking enough water in the heat, this is the baseline.
Immunity A high-dose vitamin C and zinc combination with additional immune-supporting nutrients. Most effective as a proactive measure before travel, during high-stress periods, or at the first signs of illness. High-dose IV vitamin C delivers concentrations that oral supplementation simply can’t achieve.
Myers Cocktail The original medical IV nutrient formula, developed by physician John Myers in the 1970s and still one of the most studied IV nutrient protocols available. The Myers Cocktail contains magnesium, calcium, B vitamins, and vitamin C in a balanced formula that addresses fatigue, muscle cramps, immune function, and general wellness. It’s become the go-to maintenance drip for patients who use IV hydration regularly rather than just for acute recovery.
IV Add-Ons
Every drip can be customized with add-ons based on what your body needs at that visit. Your provider will discuss which add-ons are appropriate for your goals.
Vitamin C: Antioxidant support, immune function, and collagen synthesis. High-dose IV vitamin C delivers concentrations that oral supplementation can’t match.
Ondansetron (Zofran): Anti-nausea medication. Standard component of the Hangover Recovery drip and available as a standalone add-on for patients dealing with nausea from illness or other causes.
Toradol: Anti-inflammatory pain relief. Commonly included for headache relief in hangover recovery and for muscle soreness in athletic recovery drips.
Taurine: An amino acid that supports cardiovascular function, electrolyte balance, and nervous system health.
Zinc: Immune support and wound healing. Most effective when added proactively during periods of immune stress.
Amino Blend: Essential amino acids that support muscle recovery, energy production, and tissue repair. Particularly relevant for patients using IV hydration for athletic recovery.
Biotin: Supports hair, skin, and nail health. A popular add-on for patients who want the skin and nail benefits of biotin at a concentration oral supplementation struggles to achieve.
Calcium: Supports bone health, muscle function, and nerve transmission. Often included in Myers-style drips.
Glutathione: One of the body’s most important antioxidants and detoxification compounds. Often added for its skin brightening effects, immune support, and cellular detoxification. Available as a push (rapid IV injection) or as part of the drip.
Magnesium: Supports muscle relaxation, sleep quality, nerve function, and energy production. Highly relevant for patients dealing with muscle cramps, tension headaches, or fatigue.
Vitamin B12: Supports energy metabolism, neurological function, and red blood cell production. One of the most commonly deficient nutrients and one that many people absorb poorly from oral supplements, making IV delivery particularly effective.
Who Benefits From IV Hydration
IV hydration serves a broader range of patients than the “hangover cure” reputation suggests. The most common reasons patients come in include:
Hangover and acute alcohol recovery: The most recognizable use case and genuinely one of the most effective. A hangover is dehydration, inflammation, electrolyte depletion, and vitamin B depletion happening simultaneously. IV recovery drips address all of it at once.
Heat-related dehydration: Houston’s climate makes this a year-round concern, not just a summer issue. Outdoor work, exercise, and events in the heat deplete fluids faster than most people replace them.
Illness recovery: When you’re sick and struggling to keep fluids down or absorb nutrients, IV delivery maintains hydration and nutritional status while your body recovers.
Athletic recovery: High-intensity training and competition deplete fluids, electrolytes, amino acids, and vitamins at rates that oral replacement often can’t keep up with. IV hydration after competition or intense training accelerates recovery meaningfully.
Jet lag and travel recovery: Long flights and time zone changes disrupt sleep, appetite, and hydration. IV hydration on arrival or return significantly compresses recovery time.
General fatigue and low energy: Chronic low-grade dehydration, B12 deficiency, and magnesium deficiency are common contributors to persistent fatigue. IV delivery addresses all three simultaneously.
Pre-event preparation: Athletes, performers, and anyone who needs to be at their best for an important day often use IV hydration the day before as a performance optimization measure.
Wellness maintenance: Regular IV hydration patients use it as part of an ongoing wellness routine, typically once a month or as needed during high-stress or high-demand periods.
Is IV Hydration Right for You?
IV hydration is appropriate for most healthy adults. A few things worth knowing before your appointment:
Let us know about any current medications, particularly blood pressure medications, since IV fluids can affect blood pressure. Patients with kidney disease, heart failure, or certain other conditions that affect fluid balance need clearance from their primary care provider before IV hydration. Allergies to any of the components in your chosen drip are screened at your appointment.
Pregnancy is generally considered safe for IV hydration for basic fluids and electrolytes, but certain add-ons are avoided as a precaution. Let us know at booking.
IV hydration is not a substitute for ongoing medical care. If your dehydration or symptoms are severe or connected to an underlying condition, your primary care provider or emergency care is the appropriate first step.
IV Hydration Pricing at FACE/FIT
Drips are priced per session with add-ons priced individually. Current pricing for all drips and add-ons is on our pricing page.
FACE/FIT Club members receive member pricing on all wellness treatments. Cherry and CareCredit financing are available.
Ready to feel better faster?
Book an IV hydration session at FACE/FIT Houston. Walk us through how you’re feeling, what you’re recovering from, or what you’re trying to achieve, and we’ll build the right drip for your body that day.
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