IV THERAPY & VITAMIN INJECTIONS

• Fatigue

• Difficulty concentrating

• Brain fog

• Reduced stamina

• Lack of motivation

• Irritability

• Restless leg syndrome (RLS); even up to ferritin 75 showed significant benefit from iron repletion

• Hair loss

• Weakness and/or exercise intolerance

• Shortness of breath

• Increased frequency of illness

• Pale skin

• Dizziness, or light headedness

• Headaches

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Heart palpitations

• Cold hands & feet

• Afternoon napping/wanting to crash

• Mouth symptoms:

  • glossitis (smoothness/loss of papillae), tongue sensitivity/soreness, canker sores, angular cheilitis

• Heavy periods

• Pregnancy

• Vegan or vegetarian diet

• Gastrointestinal disorders

• Celiac disease

• Crohn’s + colitis

• Ulcers

• Hemorrhoids

• GI cancer

• History of bariatric surgery

Oral iron supplements are often poorly tolerated due to side effects and can have low compliance rates. Additionally, restoring iron levels through oral supplements can take 6–12 months—and that's only if the underlying cause of the deficiency is addressed. For many, achieving optimal iron levels becomes a challenging and frustrating process. Iron infusions offer a safe, efficient, and highly effective alternative, typically requiring just one session to significantly improve iron levels for those who cannot tolerate or absorb oral supplements.

Monoferric

• Monoferric (1,000mg) if ferritin is <30 ug/L

• If your ferritin is >30 ug/L you still quality for Monoferric iron but the dose will just be picked based on your ferritin value

• Most will only need one infusion, but we would confirm 4-6 weeks after your first infusion with follow-up lab work (which we will provide), and book a second infusion if needed at that point

Venofer

• If you are pregnant, we use Venofer (200mg) twice/week

• Usually completing up to 5 treatments (1,000mg total), and re-testing 4-6 weeks after the first series to confirm if further infusions are needed

Monoferric

• Monoferric 1,000mg (if ferritin is <30): infusion ($275) + 1,000mg dose ($500) = $775

• This is likely a one-time treatment unless the underlying cause of iron deficiency is not corrected

Venofer

• Venofer 200 mg (if pregnant and ferritin is <50): infusion ($175) + 200mg dose ($125) = $300

• Up to five times, totalling 1,000mg venofer infused, before retesting

If you have naturopathic coverage, the infusion cost ($175-275) may be wholly or partly covered depending on your insurance provider

If you have drug coverage, the dose (Venofer or Monoferric) may be wholly or partly covered. The prescription will be sent to Landmark Pharmacy and they will be in contact with you to get your drug coverage information and they will send the iron shipped directly to our clinic

Be prepared to spend up to 90 minutes in the clinic on your first visit. Your initial visit and first infusion(s) will be done more slowly, and once accustomed, any further infusions will be quicker. The infusion itself will take 20-60 minutes within that time.

IV Iron is a safe and effective treatment for iron deficiency. Your doctor will discuss the safety profile with you before your infusion

The most common side effects are:

• Headache

• Muscle cramping

• Joint Ache

• Metallic taste

• Nausea

• Dizziness

• Low blood pressure

• Yes, blood work done in the last 3 months is required before initiation IV iron

• A complete work up of CBC and ferritin is recommended before the initial IV to ensure safety

  • Cost $50

• If you have blood work from another doctor that is within 3 months we can use that information

• 4-6 weeks after your infusion is the optimal time to get labs re-checked

• When re-checking we just look at the CBC and ferritin

• This requisition will be given to you by the infusing doctor at the end of your appointment

• There is no additional fee for this bloodwork

Are you iron deficient before conception?

• It’s important to get levels up to normal before conceiving so that you are able to have the best start to your pregnancy possible. Many iron deficient women will get an infusion prior to conception in order to ensure optimal levels.

Are you iron deficient during pregnancy?

• Women can lose up to 1,000 mg of iron in pregnancy. Up to 65% of pregnant women are iron deficient by the 3rd trimester. There are health impacts to the mother and baby when iron deficiency is not corrected. The second and third trimester are safe times to get an iron infusion. If you are at 30 weeks and are still iron deficient there may not be enough time to correct it with oral iron. Iron deficiency is a risk factor for preterm delivery, low birth weight and infant health post delivery.

Are you iron deficient postpartum?

• Women can lose another 250 mg of iron during vaginal delivery and 500 mg from C-section. The postpartum time can already be challenging for mom’s energy and mental health. Add iron deficiency to this important and crucial season and it can make the postpartum experience much more needlessly difficult.

• Iron infusions are fast, safe and highly effective ways to make vital changes to your daily life and health. It could be as easy as one and done.