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Venofer and Back Pain: What Users Say

Back pain: mentioned by 3 users (7.5%)

Based on user experiences from 40 Venofer reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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headaches 25.0%
blurred vision 10.0%
dizziness 10.0%
muscle pain 10.0%
nausea 10.0%
shortness of breath 10.0%
swelling 10.0%
vomiting 10.0%
anxiety 7.5%
back pain 7.5%

Reviews for Venofer

  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 24, 2021

For Iron Deficiency Anemia "My experience with Venofer has been a nightmare. I was scheduled for 4 infusions over a course of 2 weeks. At the time the drug was administered, I did not experience any side effects. But as it got in my system, I have had joint pain, muscle pain, back pain, overall body pain. I'm in my mid-30s and feel like I have severe arthritis. My doctor has since prescribed a steroid, which has even worse side effects, so I really wish I never had taken this drug. I did not experience this in the past with infusions (Infed). Apparently, these are common side effects and it's been 4 weeks now, and I still struggle with these joint pains. When will they go away????"

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  • ano...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 24, 2023

For Iron Deficiency Anemia "In January 2023, I had this iron injector and was told it was what I had in the past, but it was not. Within three weeks, I had constipation, then chest pain, feeling a lump in my throat, shortness of breath, headache, and back pain that won't go away. Is anyone else having these issues?"

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  • She...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 15, 2023

For Iron Deficiency Anemia "Have had iron infusions in the past every 4 years since having a gastric bypass. I suspected Venofer was not what I was given in the past, but was assured it was what I needed and did so reluctantly. Wish I had not! Was given Venofer for an hour and a half. I was not observed for any length of time. Hours later at home, chills, sweating, pain in every joint. Back pain and throbbing in my kidneys that lasted a day and a half. A week later, I'm still dizzy and have fallen 3 times! Still feel tired and weak. Labs next week to see if I need another infusion. It won't be this!"

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