Liquid I.V. reviews and discussion

4.1

80% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Noticeably fast rehydration effect
  • Convenient travel‑ready packets
  • Broad, crowd‑pleasing flavors
  • Dissolves quickly in water
  • Overly sweet flavor profile
  • Occasionally salty aftertaste
  • Thick or grainy texture
  • High sugar formulation

Liquid I.V. earns strong reviews for fast, noticeable rehydration—especially after workouts, travel, heat, illness, or a night out—with many praising convenient single-serve packets, quick dissolve, and crowd-favorite flavors like Lemon Lime, Strawberry, Passion Fruit, Watermelon, and Golden Cherry. Reviews also flag consistent downsides: many flavors taste overly sweet or salty, texture can feel thick or grainy, sugar content is high (though newer sugar‑free options help), and flavor hit-or-miss performance leaves some preferring competitors.

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2,546 reviews and posts

  • I like the flavour of Liquid IV, they really do help me to drink more water. What i did not realise was how much sugar is in them!!! For a hydration drink it really is not necessary to be so sugary. For this reason i moved onto other brands.

  • Liquid IV has become the drink of choice since my wife has given birth. These hydration packs have enough electrolytes in them to keep you going and to give your body the nutrition that may be lacking. My wife adds one package to her water daily and it has provided the balance that her body needs. Please do your research prior to purchasing if you are pregnant or breast-feeding as not all products are safe for woman who are breastfeeding. My wife has found the product that works for her while breastfeeding. I would highly recommend this product as a wonder supplement to your daily diet or routine. Liquid IV is a drink mix that has many different options and flavors. Liquid IV can be found in many different places such as Walmart, Target as well as many other places as well as gas stations.

  • I love Liquid I.V, it super hydrating and it’s sugar free. I usually take this electrolyte before my long runs on the days I feel tired. It does really replenish my energy. Also helps to boost my immune system.

  • I absolutely love this Strawberry Hydration Multiplier Electrolyte, it is delicious and has great health benefits. It helps my headaches and is great to use while working out to replenish electrolytes, I definitely recommend this!

  • I am obsessed with this Hydration Multiplier Electrolyte, it is delicious and has great health benefits. It helps my headaches and is great to use while working out to replenish electrolytes, I definitely recommend this!

  • Big fan of the variety of flavors, like lemon lime, mandarin orange. They are very convenient to use and mix into cold water easily. I wish that there were more low sugar/sugar free options. Also there are some crazy flavors that are fun to try but do not taste good like hot cocoa.

  • Great flavor and super convenient. Great for overall hydration but also after a long night out or after any workout or strenuous activity. Super easy way to rapidly rehydrate. Use all the time when I travel

  • I like liquid IV if I’m really dehydrated or have a hangover. I will say that it is really sweet and I sometimes question whether it actually works or not. Overall I think good if you’re in a pinch but they are pretty pricy!

  • Not the most delicious electrolytes. Does taste a tad bit medicinal. But it might just be the flavor I got (raspberry melon). I’ll finish the box but I won’t order it again (or I’ll try the non-sugar free ones)

  • I like this flavor, but it’s not as good as the rainbow sherbet. I love that it’s sugar free and hydrating, and gets me to drink water when I’m having a day I don’t feel like plain water. It tastes 50/50 strawberry and watermelon.

  • My favorite flavor! Really tastes like rainbow sherbet, and I love that there’s no sugar. When you’re really dehydrated you do need the sugar, but for a day to day or people who cannot tolerate the additional sugar this is great!

  • I am a big fan of liquid IV. I’m not an everyday user, but love to have them in the pantry for when I feel like it would benefit me (hot day, lots of exercise, beach day, day drinking). There’s some great flavors that I love and then others that I probably won’t get again. Also great that it’s so accessible - I get them at my grocery store, CVS, Costco, etc

  • This stuff is SO stinking tasty. It doesn't leave any weird taste in my mouth. They are rather pricey though so you have to use sparingly, which I recommend anyway because too many electrolytes can mess with your kidneys. Costco is my go to spot to buy them!

  • I’ve tried many flavors of Liquid IV both sugared and sugar free. I did not care for the sugar free version. Grape, Strawberry, and Passion Fruit are my favorites. I tend to drink more water when I’m using Liquid-IV however it is my understanding that unless you’re sweating buckets it’s best not to use this as a flavor enhancer as your electrolytes can be thrown out of whack. It dissolves much easier than the tablet form of electrolytes. I drink it with my creatine supplement when working out.

  • This is a great flavor! I work out a lot, I jog around 3 miles a day and lose a lot of electrolytes so I need to rehydrate with something other than Gatorade. I like that there is a lot of powder for your water so you don't drink something boring. I was wondering why this brand does not have magnesium in it while other hydration powders do. Either way, it's still fun to drink. I will definitely try more flavors :)

  • These taste amazing! Definitely one of my favorites since finding sugar free. The original were delicious but after a few boxes, I felt bloated and everything just tasted sweet. Finding sugar free, gives me the sweet but no overwhelming sweet while feeling hydrated.

  • Using LiquidIV is a game changer. In the summer temperatures and high heat, I often feel dehydrated and adding LiquidIV to my water is an instant change of how my body feels. I keep extras packets in my purse everywhere I go. And all the flavor choices gives a nice variety and change!

  • I like to add a package to my bottle water daily. It helps to keep me hydrated and the taste is great. It’s really refreshing and an easy way to get some essential vitamins. The packaging makes it convenient to take some on the go.

  • I bought these to help keep my daughter as hydrated as possible before she would go in for infusions at the children’s hospital for a bone disease. She would drink one pack the night before and one the morning of her infusion and it would make the IV placement go so smoothly. There had been times where it took 2 - 3 attempts and pretty stressful. Since adding Liquid IV it’s been a breeze. It’s a life saver and I will always have this in our kitchen!

  • It definitely gets the job done! I get dehydrated pretty easily and when I do it's nice to have these on-hand. Like others have noted, however, they are VERY sweet. I've remedied this by only using half of the packet, and it works just as fine. As a note to potential buyers, though: do not drink this every day but rather as-needed. As it is an electrolyte supplement, it has a high sodium content by design and can stress out your kidneys if taken in excess. Not a doctor, just a conscious consumer. Still, it is a very good product and is perfect for those who struggle with dehydration like me.