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Warning-sign checks

Iontophoresis: when to get help

Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.

  1. 1

    Is any of this happening now?

    Call 911

    Call emergency services for trouble breathing, swelling of the face or throat, or widespread hives after medicated iontophoresis.

    These can be signs of a serious allergic reaction.

    Other emergency signs, for anyone
    • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
    • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
    • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
    • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
    • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
    • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
    • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
    • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
  2. 2

    Is any of this happening?

    Be seen today

    Stop treatment and contact your healthcare team promptly if you develop a persistent burn, blistering, worsening rash, increasing pain, or signs of skin infection such as spreading redness, warmth, swelling, or drainage.

    Seek urgent medical care for fainting, a new irregular heartbeat, or severe dizziness during or after treatment.

  3. 3

    Does any of this apply?

    Book an appointment

    Contact the team routinely if irritation keeps returning, sweating is not improving after the planned course, or you are unsure how to use home equipment safely.

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Iontophoresis. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.