Glutathione: Master Antioxidant, Reducing Oxidative Stress, and Detoxification Dermatologists on Monday warned the public that IV Glutathione is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for skin whitening. Click the link in the comments for the full story. # A woman blamed her glutathione drip session for causing an infection that led to her being unable to open one of her eyes. Jelly Macha's condition has improved in a subsequent video, Glutathione IV Therapy Side Effects and How to Minimize Them