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IS THE HANGOVER DRIP A WEDDING 'UPGRADE' OR A HEALTH HAZARD?

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November 23, 2025

A recent viral wedding video, sparked a massive debate, showing guests at a destination wedding lounging on sofas and hooked up to vitamin IV infusions.

- S Farah Rizvi

The caption, "POV: You're at a destination wedding... and instead of nimbu paani, there's a legit IV bar next to the poolside," praised the concept as a "massive upgrade to the whole wedding experience" and suggested it could be a major 2025 trend.

People's reaction to the viral clip was divided; many saw it as a peak of wedding hospitality, while others slammed it as unsafe, unnecessary, and a concerning health fad.

We spoke to medical and nutrition experts to weigh in on the practice of using IV drips, particularly for recovering from alcohol hangovers.

Dr J J Cooper, general physician (MBBS), based in Mumbai, cautions against following unsubstantiated trends, saying, "More than the people providing, the people following such fads should be cautious while taking anything so irrationally."

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