Myers' Cocktail IV in Portland, OR
The Original · Magnesium, calcium, B vitamins & vitamin C
Some wellness treatments are trends. The Myers' Cocktail is a standard — the most established formula in IV vitamin therapy, and the answer to “which drip should I get first?”
Developed by Baltimore physician Dr. John Myers in the 1960s and refined by clinicians in the decades since, the Myers' Cocktail is a balanced infusion of magnesium, calcium, B-complex vitamins, and vitamin C. It remains the most requested formula in IV medicine for a simple reason: it covers the broadest range of goals with one well-tolerated drip.
At Oregon Medical & Laser in Northwest Portland, we deliver it the way it was meant to be delivered — clinically compounded, dosed to you, and administered under physician oversight.
- Downtime
- None — straight back to your day
- Comfort
- A gentle warmth as the magnesium infuses — many find it relaxing
- Typical plan
- 30–45 minutes; occasional, monthly, or a short mapped series
What's in a Myers' Cocktail
One sterile solution, several core micronutrients — each doing recognizable work:
- Magnesium — involved in over 300 enzymatic processes, including muscle function, nerve signaling, and energy metabolism. It's also the ingredient behind the drip's signature gentle warmth.
- Calcium — supports muscle contraction, nerve transmission, and bone health.
- B-complex vitamins — B1, B2, B3, B5, and B6 — central to converting food into cellular energy.
- Vitamin B12 — supports red blood cell formation and neurological function.
- Vitamin C — an antioxidant that supports immune function and collagen production.
Delivered intravenously, these nutrients enter your bloodstream directly — no digestive losses, no absorption bottlenecks. And because we compound clinically, the formula can be adjusted to your screening and goals rather than poured from a stock bag.
Why patients choose it
The Myers' Cocktail is our most versatile infusion — one formula, several honest use cases:
General wellness
A periodic tune-up for overall vitality — the drip people book when nothing's wrong but nothing's quite full-tank either.
Energy & fatigue
The B-vitamin and magnesium combination supports your body's own energy production — a different lever than caffeine.
Immune support
Vitamin C and micronutrient repletion through demanding seasons.
Recovery & stress
Replenishing what training, travel, and high-stress stretches deplete — magnesium's role in muscle and nervous-system function makes this a favorite.
What to expect at your visit
Your first visit begins with a brief health screening reviewed under physician oversight — history, medications, and anything that affects fluid or nutrient dosing. Then you settle into a treatment chair while the infusion runs, typically 30 to 45 minutes. Most patients read, work, or simply rest.
There's no downtime. You can return to your day immediately, and many patients notice steadier energy within hours. Side effects are typically minor — the warm flush from magnesium, brief coolness in the arm, or a small bruise at the insertion site. Screening exists to catch the situations, like kidney disease or certain cardiac conditions, where dosing needs adjustment or IV therapy isn't appropriate.
How often should you get one?
It depends on your goals. Common patterns among our patients:
- Occasional — before travel, after illness, or ahead of a demanding week.
- Monthly — as part of a regular wellness routine.
- A short series — weekly for a defined stretch of fatigue or depletion, mapped out with our clinical team.
We'll recommend a cadence at your first visit — and we won't sell you a package you don't need.
Is this the right path for you?
Every plan starts with a free consultation — open 7 days a week, (503) 395-7736.
Common questions
- What does a Myers' Cocktail feel like?
- Most patients feel a gentle warmth as the magnesium infuses — many describe it as relaxing. The infusion itself is painless after the initial catheter placement, which feels like a quick blood-draw pinch.
- How fast does it work?
- Hydration effects are immediate. Energy and wellness effects are typically noticed within hours to a day.
- How is this different from taking vitamins by mouth?
- Oral vitamins face absorption limits in the digestive tract — for some nutrients, only a fraction reaches your bloodstream. IV delivery bypasses digestion entirely, reaching levels oral dosing can't practically match.
- Can the formula be customized?
- Yes. Because we compound clinically under physician oversight, components can be adjusted based on your screening and goals — including add-ons discussed at your visit.
- How much does a Myers' Cocktail cost in Portland?
- Specialty drips are priced by formulation, with current pricing on our booking site. New to IV therapy? Our launch offer prices your first Foundation hydration drip at $75 (regularly $199) — a lower-commitment way to try the chair first.
- Is the Myers' Cocktail safe?
- It has one of the longest track records in IV nutrient therapy, delivered here under physician oversight with screening first. Typical side effects are minor and brief — warmth, a cool arm, or occasional bruising at the site.
Often considered alongside
- IV Therapy & Hydration → — You drink water all day. You take the vitamins. And by mid-afternoon you're still foggy, drained, and reaching for a third coffee that never quite works. You may be running into the limits of what your digestive system can actually absorb.
- NAD+ IV Therapy → — Every cell in your body runs on a molecule most people have never heard of. NAD+ fuels cellular energy production and DNA repair — and its decline with age has become one of the most studied targets in longevity science.