I have gained alot of weight since the fall. I am on numerous meds and wanted to know if this iron pill will make you retain water or gain weight?
Does ferrous sulfate cause weight gain?
Question posted by angel1234 on 15 April 2011
Last updated on 16 April 2011
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Inactive
15 April 2011
Ferrous sulfate an iron supplement can make you constipated which can make you feekl like you've gained some weight. My doctor switched me to Ferrous Gluconate instead for my anemia. Remember to drink lots of water. Like 64 ounces a day. Pop, coffee & tea don't count as they have caffeine which can dehydrate you Good luck to you...
Inactive
15 April 2011
No such side effects are listed.
List of side effects for future reference:
https://www.drugs.com/sfx/ferrous-sulfate-side-effects.html
Take care.
Debrincon
15 April 2011
It most certainly made me plumb up like one of those BALL PARK FRANKS, you know Hotdogs? LOL? Yes it does to some folks, I was one for sure. BUT, did you ask the doctor or the Pharmacist about it, all people are different so one thing could happen to 1 person & not to another? You know what I mean, I HOPE this helps you in some way OKAY, DEB iN Portland Oregon USA.
Inactive
15 April 2011
Too bad it happened to you and I agree with you what may work for me might not for you... lol!
All the best.-
angel1234
15 April 2011
Thank you for your answer. Medicine affects me differently so I wondered.
Inactive
15 April 2011
You are very welcome.
Take care,
Delila
16 April 2011
Hi i have never come across this and have worked in pharmacy for many years, all i can suggest is that you have gained weight due to constipation?? If not, go see you doctor because that is weird
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