A member asked:

What are the benefits/side effects of oral iron vs intravenous iron? my hematologist wants to start me on intravenous iron.

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Dr. David Masiello answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

No difference: There is no difference in efficacy betweein oral and IV iron. However, there is 1005 absorption of IV iron and it bypasses all the GI issues of oral iron

Answered 10/19/2014

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