Venofer and Nausea: What Users Say

• Ana...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 20, 2021

For Iron Deficiency Anemia "Today I had my first iron infusion, Venofer. 200 mg over 2 hours. Felt good until 4 hours later, I started feeling very cold, with very bad chills. My temp went up to 102.9°F. I went to bed trembling so bad I couldn’t stop shaking for more than 30 minutes. Felt so sick, nauseated, and very hot. Now, after 5 hours, my body temp went down to low 95. Feeling better… Personally, I don’t think I will get another treatment… Those side effects were very traumatic to me… I need to talk to my doctor about other alternatives."

• Bad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 19, 2023

For Iron Deficiency Anemia "This medication is terrible! An hour into the infusion, I felt like I was going to pass out. Felt nauseous, flushed face, dizzy, and felt like I had a minute to tell the nurse I was about to pass out. They stopped the infusion. The infusion was 2 weeks ago, and my blood pressure has been around 85/65 ever since. I feel so exhausted and tired. The doctor's clinic is aware and clueless. I refused this med, and because of the clinic's reaction, I lost trust in the practice. Please, if you’re reading, ask for a different infusion."

• Ane...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 15, 2021

For Iron Deficiency Anemia "I’m a dialysis patient who is receiving Venofer through injection in treatments. I experience nausea, a vomiting sensation as soon as one drop hits my system. It sends a signal to my smell sensors, which makes me smell old pancake syrup and then begins to turn my stomach into a violent expulsion machine. If this is a side effect that could be harmful, I would like to know what to do."

• Flo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 21, 2023

For Iron Deficiency Anemia "9 a.m. today was my first Venofer IV infusion. I was nervous, but the staff was amazing. Almost immediately, I started getting itchy. My arm was covered in red blotches. The infusion stopped, and IV Benadryl was given. Almost immediately, a sense of relief. Re-hooked up Venofer and had no reaction. I was continuing to drink fluids throughout treatment. Once in the car, I wasn't driving, I grabbed a granola bar and was asleep before I finished it. Got home and slept on the couch. Woke up overheating and sweaty. I feel nauseous, restless, and hungry. This was 1 of 6 doses. Will be one week apart."