Intravenous Iron May Increase Depression Among Hemodialysis Patients

Intravenous Iron May Increase Depression Among Hemodialysis Patients

the aim of this study is to assess whether increased ferritin after intravenous iron therapy will lead to increased prevalence of major depression among treated patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. age was above 19 years,
2. patient on maintenance hemodialysis,
3. patient had iron deficiency anemia (ferritin > 100 ng/ml)

Exclusion Criteria:

1. patient has history of depression or already using antidepressant medication,
2. Lack of ferritin level increase ≥ 50% from baseline level before IV iron administration,
3. patient already on oral or intravenous iron supplement