How to care for yourself after your IV Vitamin Therapy infusion:
- Apply pressure to site for 2 minutes after IV has been removed
- Keep Band-Aid in place for 1 hour
- Warm packs and elevating your arm can be used for any bruising at the site
- Cold packs can be used for pain relief and to decrease any swelling at the site
- Any swelling should be significantly reduced in 24 hours
- We encourage you to drink at least 1-2 16oz. bottles of water after your IV infusion.
- If enough water is not consumed, you may experience any of the following symptoms: headaches, nausea, joint pain, blurred vision, cramping (GI and/or muscular), mental confusion, or disorientation.
Most patients experience significant overall improvements:
- Better energy
- Better mental clarity
- Improved sleep
- Overall feelings of well-being
Call your Primary Care Physician for:
- Any symptoms you are not comfortable with
- If any of the following are progressively worsening after your IV infusion:
- Significant swelling over the IV site
- Redness over the vein that is increasing in size
- Pain in the vein/arm that is not improving over an 8-12 hour period
- Headache that does not resolve with increased hydration or over-the-counter pain relievers like aspirin, Acetaminophen, or Ibuprofen.
If you feel like you are having a life-threatening emergency, please call 911.
