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Has iron tablets ever upset any-ones stomach?


Ive been extremely tired lately and a lot of people have told me I need to take more Iron, but i have a very sensative stomach and was told Iron tablets could just upset it....has anyone had stomach problems from iron tablets?

Dont take iron unless your blood test shows you have a deficiency.
Iron should be taken on an empty stomach to increase its absorption. However, it commonly causes upset stomach and constipation. If that happens, u cn take it with food, which will decrease the absorption and also decrease the stomach upset.

I HAD TO TAKE "EM DURING PREGNANCY MADE ME FEEL SICK

You need to take them after a meal.

not the King's because I don't take them. I take a multi vitamin. But, too much iron is not good for your stomach. And yes, I do agree, take any vitamin or suppliment with a meal. See too much Iron will have your stool very hard. This is your body telling you to lower this intake. Take it every other day or something like that.

Yes, take it with food or milk. Check with your doctor, as well. You could be taking too much. Get more iron by eating dark green leafy vegetables instead.

I have a pretty tough stomach but i have taken iron tablets and they have made me a little sick feeling. I always take it with a piece of bread or something filling so that it isnt the only thing in there and that helps a lot.

THey can cause black stools as not all of the iron is absorbed in the gut.
Thye shouldn't upset you stomach, but the best thing to do to prevent any upset (and increase the absorption of the iron) take them with food, or with a glass of OJ in the morning with breakfast. The vitamin C on the OJ increases iron absorption.
The best thing to do tho is to go to ur doctor as the right dose may not be available in the shops (it's not to build up stores in the UK, just maintain a daily intake).

Yes, I have had to take iron tablets, because of being anemic after having my second child. They do make you upset at your stomach, but you just have to eat 15 minutes before you take them, and if you get constipated from them, drink plenty of apple juice and or eat lots of fiber in your diet. The iron will make you feel better after taking the tablets for about a week.

YES, YOU NEED TO EAT SOMETHING BEFORE YOU TAKE THEM. GOOD LUCK

Yes, iron pills can upset the tummy. I found that out when I was having a baby. In fact people can be allergic to them (like I am.....l can't get my breath.) If you need more iron eat cream of wheat. That will really raise your iron. I was borderline anemic but after eating cream of wheat for awhile I was fine. Hope this helps.

Yes Iron is very hard on my stomach. I can not take multi vitamins they make me really sick. once your system gets used to them iron is not hard on the stomach anymore but it weather you can put up with it until then. if not try eating more fruits and veggies and get more carbs. hope it helps. good luck

well you shouldnt be so nasty, then you might not feel bad

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