Any issues about taking Phosphate Sandoz?

[Islay9]

Any issues about taking Phosphate Sandoz? And also when to take?

I’ve to take this after my iron infusion. Ta!

[SueJohnson]

It should be OK for RLS. Ask your doctor when to take.

[Islay9 in reply to SueJohnson]

Thanks Sue!

[ChrisColumbus]

Sounds as though you're taking this orally rather than as another infusion: your doctor should advise on taking, but diarrhoea and nausea are common side-effects so you may want to take this into account. Patient info leaflet linked here:

medicines.org.uk/emc/produc...

[Islay9 in reply to ChrisColumbus]

Yes it will be. Thanks.

I was more wondering about it with regards to the RLS symptoms but appreciate the info and link! 😊

[amrob123]

It sounds like the doctor has given it to you to prevent hypophosphatemia following your iron infusion. You should really be tested before and after your infusion to see whether you actually need it. Perhaps you have been tested already?Hypophosphatemia is a little known side effect of iron infusions. I experienced it after my most recent iron infusion and took phosphate tablets to correct it. The hypophosphatemia wasn't a pleasant experience. I don't recall any increase in RLS from the phosphate tablets.

[Islay9 in reply to amrob123]

Yes, at my last blood test my phosphate levels were a bit low.

Are the tablets effervescent? 🤢

Thanks!

[amrob123 in reply to Islay9]

Aah, that makes sense. From memory the tablets were lightly effervescent. The taste wasn't bad. Good luck with it.

[Islay9 in reply to amrob123]

Thank you!