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Reviewer: Steve, 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Wonderful drug had my first infusion yesterday felt better and had more energy that same afternoon . No Side effects whatsoever . It is amazing what medical science can do today .
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Reviewer: Lowirondoll, 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I normally get Venifar and have no issues, but this go around was injectifer which has made me feel worse than the iron definancy. I thought it may have been the 25mg of benadryl but day after I couldn't get out of bed and when I did I was weak and over come with exhaustion. For me who is a go go go woman this has been concerning. I have one more does next week and concerned another day or 2 o
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Reviewer: Meagann, 65-74 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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After the extreme fatigue. shortness of breath, memory loss for IDA, I found the process easy and welcomed the ease if administration. Guys, my Doctor, gave me solu-cortef for possible reactions and pepcid for any GI symptoms. I have had no adverse effects with these precations. Slsi, eat before you go, and plan to rest that day. Bless you all.
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Reviewer: krax, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I had my first dose of Injectafer yesterday. About 2 hours after the injection, I started to feel really tired. It was about 5pm. I laid down and took a 3-hour nap. I never nap - ever. I woke up for a little then slept for 9 hours that night. It honestly felt like I was drugged. Things like phone calls happened shortly after the injection and I knew they were going on but until reminded about them
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Reviewer: Lyndi, 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I had my first Injectifer infusion three days ago and did not have any side effects. My doctor told me that it could take two or three weeks after my second infusion to start feeling better. My major complaints as a result of having IDA are fast heartbeat and fatigue. My healthcare team thinks Injectifer may help with these symptoms over time.
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