Add-On Injections at Alpha IV: Common Questions

If you've looked at the Alpha IV Therapy menu, you've probably noticed there's more than just full IV bags on the list. Alongside the signature infusions sits a shorter menu of add-on injections — quick shots like B12, magnesium, and glutathione that can be given on their own or paired with a longer visit. They come up in almost every first-time consultation, so here are straight answers to the questions we hear most.

What counts as an "add-on" injection?

An add-on is any quick intramuscular (IM) or intravenous (IV) injection that our clinical team administers outside of a full infusion bag. On the current Alpha IV menu, that list includes things like Methylcobalamin (B12), Magnesium, Taurine, L-Carnitine, Glutathione, Pepcid, Toradol, and Bi-Aminos (L-Arginine + L-Citrulline). Where a full infusion drips slowly over the course of a visit, an add-on is administered as a single quick injection by a member of our clinical team.

How is an add-on different from a full IV infusion?

The biggest difference is time and delivery method. A full infusion — something like the Alpha Myers or an Alpha Hydration Liter — is mixed into a bag and delivered through a line over the length of your visit. An add-on injection is a single, targeted shot, given IM or IV, that takes only a couple of minutes. Some clients choose a standalone add-on when they don't need or want a full infusion visit; others tack one or two onto an infusion they're already booked for.

Can I add more than one injection to a single visit?

Yes. Add-ons are designed to be flexible, and it's common for a visit to include more than one — for example, a B12 shot alongside Bi-Aminos, or a Taurine add-on tacked onto an infusion. Our clinical team can walk you through which combinations make sense for the visit you're booking.

Do add-ons require their own separate appointment?

Not necessarily. Most clients add one or more injections onto a visit they're already booking for a full infusion, since the injection itself only takes a few minutes once you're already in the chair. That said, if you only want an add-on and no infusion, that's an option too — just let the team know when you book so the visit is scheduled correctly. If it's your first time at Alpha IV, you'll also complete a Good Faith Exam before that visit — a short telehealth appointment with a licensed provider that clears you for care and covers you for the next 12 months.

What actually happens during the injection?

The process is short and simple. A member of our clinical team preps the injection site, administers the shot via the IM or IV route depending on the specific add-on, and you're done — most add-on injections take just a few minutes from start to finish, whether they're standing alone or tacked onto a longer infusion visit.

Do add-ons work with an Alpha IV membership?

Our IV memberships — Premium, Elite, and VIP — each pair a monthly infusion credit with a set number of free infusion add-ons: 3 a month on Premium, 6 on Elite, and 8 on VIP. If shots are what you're after, the Alpha Boost, Alpha Plus, and Alpha Edge plans are the ones built around them, with 3, 6, or 8 vitamin shots each month and 20% to 30% off any additional shots. If you're not on a membership and just booking as a one-off client, add-ons are still available — you'd simply add them to your visit the same way you would any other menu item. Either way, it's worth asking the team how your specific plan (or lack of one) applies to whichever add-ons you're interested in, since allowances and credits can work differently across membership tiers.

Is there anything I should tell the clinical team before getting an add-on?

Yes — as with any infusion or injection at Alpha IV, it helps our clinical team to know about any relevant health history, current medications, or specific goals you have for the visit. That conversation is part of how the team helps you figure out which add-ons, if any, make sense for what you're looking for. This article is general information, not medical advice, and it isn't a substitute for that conversation with our clinical team.

How do I know which add-ons are right for me?

There's no single answer — it depends on what you're already booking, how your body responds to different infusions, and what you're hoping to get out of a visit. Rather than guessing from a menu description, the most reliable way to figure out which add-ons fit is to talk it through with our clinical team when you book or arrive for your appointment. They can walk you through the current menu and help you decide whether a single add-on or a combination makes the most sense for your visit.

The bottom line

Add-on injections are one of the more flexible parts of the Alpha IV Therapy menu — quick, targeted, and easy to pair with almost any infusion visit. Whether you're curious about a specific item on the list or just want to understand how the add-on menu works before your first appointment, our clinical team in Tulsa is the best resource for matching the current menu to what you're looking for.