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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[email protected] | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/7/2009
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
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Side Effects are Tiredness, Weak, Diarear, shallow breathing.
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piggy | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/27/2009
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
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I am wondering if this drug can cause itching anywhere. Since I have been on which is for the last 2 months I have terrible itchy on top of my head. So I take it only when I feel like it. Am on lots of other meds also due to liver disease and other problems.
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linlou | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/18/2009
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
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The only thing I have notice since I have being taking Ferrous Sulfate for about a month is I have begin to eat like something salty is this normal?
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/26/2009
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
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Having leg and arm restlessness/aching since starting medication along with stomach cramping.
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nettie | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/5/2009
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
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I have had problems of nausia, shortness of breadth, angina.... Also a feeling of something itchy under my skin.
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imbetta | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/21/2009
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
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The Doctor prescribed me this over the counter drug. I was once taking this but it cause very bad stomach cramps, heartburn and other complications. The Dr prescribed nexium along with it now its working perfectly. Make sure u drink lots of water and something like apple juice r a pear, prune juice. Something to help your bowels move, because it does cause constipation
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Maxine | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/14/2009
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
Overall rating 3.7
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I have taken this product for a year now.it works well but ihave had diariah that stinks like something rotten ever since starting this med. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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ella | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/11/2009
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
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Anonymous | 13-18 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/23/2009
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
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A few days ago I needed a 4 unit blood transfusion. The doctor put me on these pills along with an antinausea medication. just today i began getting stomach cramps. Also, I had to start taking stool softeners for constipation. I'm just worried about taking ibuprofen with this pill.
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williamwalls15436 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
2/21/2009
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
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I've only been taking it for a week. I find it gives me an upset stomach ache and I am experiencing a lot of heartburn. Is heartburn common with this drug?
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lpnspicer | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
2/15/2009
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
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skin rash
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month |
2/4/2009
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
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i guess its working, but i am very nausous on it, and have thrown up a couple times. and it turns your stool black, which is a little weird
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greggo | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/31/2009
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
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I would like to know what effect this medicine on the liver
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ferrous sulfate | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/26/2009
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
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I needed a blood transfusion due to blood loss and severe anemia,900mg recommended daily by physician caused diarea and stomach cramps,started taking lower dosage. I find slow-fee to be gentler on stomach
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[email protected] | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/19/2008
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
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would taking this drug affect my blood?
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KyGal | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/16/2008
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
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I started getting really bad headaches after taking this medicine. I just taken it a couple days but if the headaches dont stop I wont be able to continue.
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brenda | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/16/2008
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
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i am still taking it. it causes upset stomach. still, it does show results that are beneficial.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/1/2008
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
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Drug effective but developed severe rash and itching. On 2 occassions I stopped dosages and rash cleared.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | Caregiver
9/19/2008
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
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robann | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
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