Are there any side effects to the CT with intravenous contrast (Iodine)?
The only common side effect of the intravenous contrast is a benign warm feeling that lasts only seconds. Unless you are allergic to Iodine there should be no additional side effects to the contrast. Regardless of this, a physician is always present as you are injected and you are asked to stay in the clinic for approximately 20 minutes after your study to monitor any possible reactions. In the event that you do develop a reaction to the contrast, the physician and technician are both trained in the best manner to treat the reaction and have a full supply of the necessary medications and equipment on hand.
