Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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When I went for my 1st infusion session, the nurse gave me Benadryl & Tylenol to stave potential allergic reactions, which I found interesting because they still wait 30 minutes after the test dose to see if you have a reaction. I came through fine, even went to work afterwards. But at 3:45 am I woke with a headache. I took pain meds, which helped. Around 5:30 I became extremely nauseous, with ... Show Full Comment

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When I went for my 1st infusion session, the nurse gave me Benadryl & Tylenol to stave potential allergic reactions, which I found interesting because they still wait 30 minutes after the test dose to see if you have a reaction. I came through fine, even went to work afterwards. But at 3:45 am I woke with a headache. I took pain meds, which helped. Around 5:30 I became extremely nauseous, with bad stomach cramps and full body pain. Around 7 am I consulted no less than 5 medical websites, including this one and Mayo Clinic, and they all said these were common side effects of iron infusion treatment. At 9 am I called the hematologist's office (where I had the infusion) and he said "People don't have reactions to iron. Your blood pressure was high yesterday so that's what's making you sick. Go to the ER." I hadn't taken my pill before the session because I didn't want to keep rushing to the bathroom. I've had HBP for 12 years, it's never given me diarrhea, nausea, cramps, or pain. Also, the IV treatment is for those who can't store iron or tolerate the oral form. He didn't even try the pill form, which I've had before & doesn't make me sick! And I'm supposed to have 5 more sessions of this? I don't think so!
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Reviewer: Nora, 35-44 on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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I have used Iron INFED approximately every 18 months or so give or take a few in between. I'm fortunate to live in N.M. A state with a Iron Infusion center and a really great Doctor who I trust. While my iron slowly depletes and partly because I can't just store iron in my body after a surgery in 2003 my ferritin level goes as low as 2. The INFED I pick to take at once but because of the d ... Show Full Comment

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I have used Iron INFED approximately every 18 months or so give or take a few in between. I'm fortunate to live in N.M. A state with a Iron Infusion center and a really great Doctor who I trust. While my iron slowly depletes and partly because I can't just store iron in my body after a surgery in 2003 my ferritin level goes as low as 2. The INFED I pick to take at once but because of the dosage needed it takes slightly longer then the usual 4 hours so about 6 hours to get it down after the prep dosage and such. I can't stress how much better I feel afterward give a week to two weeks later and I recall how it feels to feel normal and half alive. Sure it takes the entire day but it brings back my ability to make oxygen and all that. Iron anemia takes its toll on your body in ways you'll never truly understand till you've felt it. This really makes me feel normal for a while.
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Reviewer: CJ, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Horrible. It's used first because it's the cheapest, but it has the highest occurrence of allergic reactions. My blood pressure spiked, I was flushed, throat became irritated, coughing and wheezing, and I almost went to the ER. This was just during the test dose. It's horrible stuff.

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Horrible. It's used first because it's the cheapest, but it has the highest occurrence of allergic reactions. My blood pressure spiked, I was flushed, throat became irritated, coughing and wheezing, and I almost went to the ER. This was just during the test dose. It's horrible stuff.
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Reviewer: blondy525, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Didn't make it through 90 seconds of the test dose. Severe drop in blood pressure, respiratory distress, diaphoresis,loss of conciseness, nausea along with several other nasty symptoms. Was sent by ambulance to the ER. It seems Iron Dextran is the least friendly IV Iron.

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Didn't make it through 90 seconds of the test dose. Severe drop in blood pressure, respiratory distress, diaphoresis,loss of conciseness, nausea along with several other nasty symptoms. Was sent by ambulance to the ER. It seems Iron Dextran is the least friendly IV Iron.
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Reviewer: Lacie, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I've had 2 Infed infusions within 6 weeks of each other. I haven't experienced any side effects.

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I've had 2 Infed infusions within 6 weeks of each other. I haven't experienced any side effects.
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