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How Long Will Take To Be Normal After The Infusion Of Iron?

Hello Doctor,

I had an iron infusion on Wednesday, 4 days ago and i'm still feeling dizzy, sick and have a headache, I passed out yesterday, is this normal? Also how long will it be before i feel the benefits of the iron.

Thank you for this site and your help,

Kind Regards

Claire
Mon, 4 May 2015
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Dear user,

I really understand your concern.

Based on your introduction, this is a delayed reactions. Usually it occurs 1 to 2 days after administration of iron infusion, manifested by arthralgia, myalgia, dizziness, headache, nausea and/or vomiting, etc. The cause of these reactions is unknown.

Delayed reactions tended to subside within 2 to 7 days.

The severity or frequency of delayed reactions may be reduced by lowering the dose or increasing the dosing interval.

Your recovery time depends on the severity of your anemia.


All the best!

Dr. Elton Halili
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN GENERAL MEDICINE
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How Long Will Take To Be Normal After The Infusion Of Iron?

Dear user, I really understand your concern. Based on your introduction, this is a delayed reactions. Usually it occurs 1 to 2 days after administration of iron infusion, manifested by arthralgia, myalgia, dizziness, headache, nausea and/or vomiting, etc. The cause of these reactions is unknown. Delayed reactions tended to subside within 2 to 7 days. The severity or frequency of delayed reactions may be reduced by lowering the dose or increasing the dosing interval. Your recovery time depends on the severity of your anemia. All the best! Dr. Elton Halili MASTER OF SCIENCE IN GENERAL MEDICINE