before I began taking this product I was very, very tired, no energy, severe cramping during my period. I slept for long periods of time. After taking the product I can stay up all day, have lots of energy and feel much better.
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I have been taking one pill a day and also have 18 per cent of this drug in my daily vitamin. Is this too much iron and how can too much effect my body??? Can it cause harm to any organs?? Black stools is common, and constipation??? Should I quit my pill for 2 days and see if the black leaves and constipation leaves???? Jo Venter
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Anonymous | Patient
3/17/2024
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
Overall rating 1.3
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My hands and feet are very itchy since I started using this medication. I also have rash on my tongue and food tastes different. I have stopped taking this iron supplement.
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Eljoh | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/10/2023
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
Overall rating 3.3
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Urgent need to go to the bathroom because of diarrhea. Have to wait to leave the house until the stomach has settled down. Dr. recommends a pill every other day - we'll see how that works.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/23/2023
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
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I have been taking these iron supplements, I experienced cramps, headache for the first 3 days of taking it but it got better. The problem that I am worried about now I started getting boils on my body.
I was advised by a doctor to take 2 per day for 6 moths, so I am not sure whether to stop taking them or reduce the dosage or just go back to the doctor because of the boils.
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Monmon | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/28/2023
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
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Doctor prescribed as my iron levels are extremely low due to heavy periods.
1st day of taking it I had a very upset stomach
2nd day major migraines all day
3rd day was super nauseous 15 mins after taking it then heartburn then vomited
I won’t be taking this anymore it ruins me.
Need to find a alternative product can you help?
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S Pringle | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/6/2022
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
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I actually ended up in hospital overnight with nausea…terrible heartburn, I actually thought was a heart attack…a pain which is 10/10 in my upper abdomen.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/30/2022
Condition: Other
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This is my 3rd day of this medication i take 325mg in the morning and 325mg in the evening I've been getting horrible horrible stomach pains and cramps, it's horrible.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/14/2021
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
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I started taking 300mg a month ago. I feel much better , have more energy, better mood I also have less appetite.
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Anonymous | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
5/21/2018
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
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This will be way different for others, as I had an extreme lack of iron, but if I didn't need as much iron, it would have done better, if you only need like 100 gm, then this is an easy way.
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Anonymous | Female |
5/5/2018
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
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im have been prescribe 325mg iron pills and it makes me feel aweful
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nese7476 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/7/2017
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
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what I would like to know is what mg are you all taking??? Is it within a multi vitamin or is it a true iron supplement??
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Kim | 45-54 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/24/2017
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
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This is the start of my third week on this medication. Judging by the dark green color of my stool, it is increasing my iron level. My doctor says it takes about 6 weeks or more of this med for the iron level to show on my tests. Meanwhile, I'm having a few facial breakouts but not horribly. It has given me very loose stools, almost diarrhea. When I have to go, I must find a toilet immediately. An unexpected side effect is that my normal appetite is gone. I rarely feel hungry now. I could actually eat less although I still eat around my normal meal times out of habit. Read More Read Less
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Chadilsa | 13-18 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/8/2017
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
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Been taking 325 mg of ferrous sulfate and it has really helped a lot. Absolutely no negative side-effects. It has put more color into my face, improved my mood and sleep, and regulated my period. It has also improved my cognition and physical performance.
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HL | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/5/2017
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
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Very bad stomach cramps and erratic bathroom use. Very uncomfortable.
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Mrallniter7 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/5/2015
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
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After Taking one tablet within 20mins I had pain in my stomach followed by vomiting.
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Definitely Unsatisfied | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/7/2014
Condition: Other
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I had to use this due to blood loss during a c-section. My doctor had prescribed it to me right after the birth of my son. It did absolutely nothing for me. I would get lightheaded and dizzy. I was instructed to take a stool softener in the event I was constipated, but all it did was give me stomach cramps.
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pcake | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/20/2014
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
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I begin taking this medicine in July 2014 when my Dr told me to take iron pills for my anemia. I started getting this itching sensation all over and something felt as if it was crawling on my scalp and face. I didn't connect this initially to the Iron pills. I stopped taking the pill for about two weeks and noticed the side effects went away. Still I didn't connect the dots until today when I took the pills and instantly I began having the itchy rash on my arms. My face and scalp started itching as well. I then thought I am also allergic to Sulfur could it be this medicine. When I looked at the name is has Ferrous Sulfate in it. No wonder I have been having these side effects. I guess I can cancel my appt with my Dermatologist since it is just an allergic reaction to this product. I will discontinue using this product. However, it did increase my iron level but unfortunately I am going to stop using it due to the side effects. Read More Read Less
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Joanne A. Venter | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/15/2014
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
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I have been taking one pill a day and also have 18 per cent of this drug in my daily vitamin. Is this too much iron and how can too much effect my body??? Can it cause harm to any organs?? Black stools is common, and constipation??? Should I quit my pill for 2 days and see if the black leaves and constipation leaves???? Jo Venter
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miss energy | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/21/2014
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
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Since taking this, my energy have increased and I am just loving it. My only complaint is diarrhea....but it's helping me to lose weight...LOL!!!
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jerry | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/23/2014
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abdominal surgery
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