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How do iron injections make you feel and are there side effects?

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Iron injections: Iton injections are only given when iron supplement can not be taken orally or if iron stores are severely depleted . They can be given by IV or into the muscle . When given IM they have to be given in the hip area and deep . Main safe effect is allergic reaction , such difficulty breathing , swelling of throat , dizziness . Numbness of face . You can read more on WebMD

Answered 12/3/2014

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Dr. Amit Jain answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology

Good: If you have low iron levels then they can make you feel much better, increased energy and improved fatigue. The couple major side effects are a small risk for allergic reaction and sometimes pain and inflammation at the site of injection

Answered 5/31/2014

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