Are iron pills safe??????

ok well im 14 years old and well i just got over my period which lasted 2 extra days anywyas...... i was wondering im sooooo weak...cuz this time i lost a lot of blood and it was really heavy..anyways im so weak! my mom told me that im losing alot of iron ...and my dad is going to get my iron pills tonight and i was wondering are they safe to use? and how many times do i have to take them???? also can u please name any type of foods or fruits that have Iron is them! thanks!

I have the same problem...(9 day periods with a lot of blood los...)...so I know how it feels to be that weak...There are actually foods you can eat to help with giving you iron! (link provided) and i also gace you a link of things to know when tkaing an iron pill...hope i helped ya!
ciao for now,
tara =D

The packet will tell you how many/often you take them.
If you feel weak for a while, you should see your doctor for a blood test. They can prescribe iron pills as well.
Brocolli and red meat, like liver, has iron in.

A lot of women experience fatigue during and right after their periods, it's hormones and other things. It COULD be a loss of iron, but I've heard that you have to be careful as to how much iron you take, so.. I would call your doctor as ask before you go taking iron suppliments. It's a tricky thing to deal with so be safe and call your doctor.

Only take them at the recommended dosage on the label. To take them excessively beyond this recommend dose can be hazardous to your health.

You should NEVER take iron supplements without seeing your doctor first to determine if you are truely anemic or not. Your doc can test your blood to see if your iron is low or not. DO NOT take these pills unless your parents force you to do it. Iron taken when not needed can be dangerous. If you are losing enough blood to cause anemia you HAVE to get it treated by the doctor. This info is from a nurse of 33 years. Go ahead and print this out for them to read.

I take a low dose of iron everyday and it is fine. And I just had my iron checked at the doctor and it was fine. I take the lowest dosage I can. And if you take iron you need to eat fiber :)

When they are indicated n u take them in proper doses after food (not on empty stomach ie), they should be safe. Most common they cause gastric upset. Fruits, red meat, apple, jaggery, spinach in diet will benefit you.

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Well, it really depends on the amount of time you are taken the iron pills. You should consult your doctor first and get some blood work done to see if you are anemic. As long as you take the correct dosage of iron which is labeled on the box they are fairly safe. You might need to take laxitives as well for the length of time you are on the iron because they can cause constipation. After a week or so, reduce your iron dosage because you don't want it damaging your kidneys. I would have your father get the 250-350mg pills, since you might not even be anemic. Red meats and some veggies are a good source of fiber. Eat cereal as well, has essential vitamins and minerals as well as fiber. Exercising has been shown to reduce the heaviness in blood flow as well. Try it, hope you get better!