FAQ IV Vitamins 

Are vitamin infusions safe?

Yes! During your consult, our expert nurse practitioners will go over our health history to ensure safety. A review of potential side effects and risks will be done. These vitamins are found in smaller quantities in the food we consume. Some patients experience some mild side effects during the infusions, which we are ready to address if that occurs. 

 

How will I know if the infusion is working?

​Results depend on the type of infusion.  for example, if an infusion is for jet lag or hangover - infusion effects are often felt quickly or immediately. If the infusion is for hair, skin and nail health, this can take time to notice a difference and often repeat infusions. 

 

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How long do infusions last?

• Most infusions for pain relief relief last 1-2 weeks with some longer lasting components. 

  • Lidocaine and Ketamine infusions for pain relief, may differ. ​

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Do I need a referral?

• Referrals are recommended for lidocaine and ketamine infusions. Patients must have a provider, who is overseeing their care and that provider must be informed patient is receiving these infusions. Collaboration is key!

  • These are adjunctive treatments, meant to supplement your current care. 

• No referral needed for vitamin infusions or injections.

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Does insurance cover infusion cost?

• Insurance does not cover vitamin infusions or injections.

• Insurance may cover lidocaine or ketamine infusions

  • Elite Infusion Therapies does not accept insurance of any kind.   

  • You can call your insurance company to see if these infusions are covered, and if so, for what indications.

  • Elite Infusion Therapies can provide you with a super bill that you can submit to your insurance company. 

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Are there payment plans or financing?

• Yes, for ketamine, lidocaine infusions plus plan specials for IV vitamins & boosters. 

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​Vitamin Boosters | IM (Intramuscular Injections)​

• Vitamin infusions are not a replacement for medication prescribed by your primary care provider or other qualified health provider. They act as another tool to help you in your wellness journey. There are many options for infusions, depending on what you’re targeting. Work with our team to find out what works best for you. Whether your goal is pain relief, boosting your immune system, improving athletic performance, or enhancing your overall health.

• The FDA has not approved these infusions for uses indicated on this website. 

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​How IV Vitamin Therapy Infusions are Administered? 

• The administration of an IV vitamin infusion should generally be done in a professional setting such as a healthcare provider's office or any other appropriate outpatient setting. In addition, to minimize the risks of infections or other complications, the infusion should be administered only by familiar and skilled personnel with the process. The general process for the administration of an IV vitamin infusion bag is as follows: 

  • ​The individual will be seated and comfortable.  

  • A tourniquet should be applied to the upper arm or forearm so that veins below the tourniquet become visible and distended. 

  • Once an appropriate vein has been selected, thoroughly wipe the skin with an alcohol-based solution. 

  • After the skin is dry, an appropriately sized needle or cannula should be used to establish an IV line. 

  • Once the IV line is set, the bag can then be connected to the IV line so that its contents flow into the patient. The rate at which the bag empties through the IV into the body varies; generally, the IV vitamin bags are set to flow for about 30 – 45 minutes. 

• There are no clearly set limits regarding how frequently an individual can receive an IV vitamin infusion or how many bags can be received. These mostly depend on the instructions established by the healthcare provider and how quickly the individual responds to the therapy.

• It is recommended most infusions be done only every 1.5 to 2 weeks. 

 

Possible Side Effects 

• Intravenous vitamin infusions are generally safe, with minimal side effects. When they do occur, side effects may be due to poor antiseptic conditions during the administration of the infusion. In addition, some side effects may occur as a result of hypersensitivity reactions to one or more of the ingredients in an infusion. For example, magnesium in an infusion bag may cause a flushing sensation around the head, neck, and chest areas. For this reason, those receiving an infusion for the first time should have it titrated slowly and should be monitored closely for any side effects. If any side effects are detected, the infusion should be immediately discontinued.

• More common side effects from vitamin infusions include GI or stomach upset.  If this occurs, alert our staff. often your infusion rate needs to be slowed down.