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Iron Deficiency Anemia Questions
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Will Alcohol Interfere with Oral Iron Supplements for Iron Deficiency Anemic Patients?
Will heavy alcohol consumption interfere with the effects of taking Ferrous Sulfate orally for a person with has Iron Deficiency Anemia
Gaining weight on Bupropion HCL?
I've been on the generic form of Wellbutrin XL aka Bupropion HCL for about a month now. I was told to take 150 mg for two weeks and then up it by 300 mg. I honestly don't feel it is working. My depression has gone down but my anxiety is through the roof. Also, I am eating like crazy.... read more
Is it common to feel like you have the flu when on iron supplements?
I have low iron stores and issues with a botched gastric bypass. I want to improve my iron levels but feel achy/irritable when on iron. There are even infected sores on my face and increased sensitivity of my gums that seem to correlate to each time I try iron supplements. Is it just coincidence or... read more
Ferrous sulfate vs elemental iron from dried ferrous sulfate?
Ferrous sulfate has 65mg elemental iron per 325 mg, dried ferrous sulfate has 50mg elemental iron per 160mg. The RDA percentage listed on the bottles 47.5mg ferrous sulfate is 264%, while 50mg of elemental iron from 160mg dried is listed as being 277% of RDA. This cannot possibly be correct. ... read more
Ive been taking ferrous sulfate for 3mths n Im losing alot of hair is this a side effect or no??
I have been on ferrous sulfate pills for 3 plus mths and I am losing alot of hair n need to know if this is a side effect of just taking this medication?? Or is it a side effect of this med and another meds mixed together?? Like I take this pill twice a dy and at same time I take an antibiotic... read more
Can a glass of wine affect the taking of ferrous sulfate?
Drinking a glass of wine with your dinner can hardly be called "drinking alcohol", so my question is: is it safe to have a glass of wine after 2 hours of taking a table of ferrous sulfate?
Is taking 30mg iron daily safe in multivitamin pills?
Is taking 30mg of iron sulphate daily too much or safe for the elderly?
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