Question 1

can iron supplements cause insomnia?

Accepted Answer

No it will not: Iron supplement will not cause insomnia.

Question 2

do iron supplements cause sleeplessness?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: The main side effect of iron supplement is constipation.

Question 3

can iron supplements cause migraines?

Accepted Answer

I am not: Aware of any association between iron supplementation and migraine headaches.

Question 4

can iron supplements cause skin darkening?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Oral iron supplements do not cause skin color changes.  Iron injections into muscle or skin can result is iron deposits in the skin causing color change locally at the site of injection.  If your skin is changing color all over, however, and you are iron deficient, you should be seeing your doctor since some rare skin changes like color change are a distant manifestation rarely of a hidden cancer.

Question 5

a man aged 46 has a hgb level of 11.7, but has already been taking 65mg iron supplements a day, does he have reason for concern?

Accepted Answer

: It depends where the hemoglobin was before and how rapidly it is changing.  You will want to discuss further with your primary care doctor

Question 6

will iron supplements cause an appetite increase?

Accepted Answer

Iron supplement: Iron is not known to increase appetite. Instead, it  may cause dyspepsia, bloating thereby decreased appetite. Good for you bcoz you will not quit taking it. It can also cause constipation or sometimes diarrhea.

Question 7

do iron supplements cause constipation in infants?

Accepted Answer

Allergic  to  all p.: There is a difference between allergic  to a medicine and having side effect to it . All medication has side effect and usually  if we start low and go slaw eventually  we get used to it.

Question 8

iron supplements for over a year. if i stop, my iron levels drop. can't find cause. help?

Accepted Answer

Keep up supplements: If you are still menstruating, that could be a plausible explanation. Other likely cause could be bleeding in the intestine. If bleeding in the intestine has been excluded, then malabsoroption like Celiac disease needs to be investigated. However, do continue taking iron.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 9

can different brands of iron supplements cause different reactions/symptoms? even if they are the same dosage?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Different formulations can have different effects. See this site for info. http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/iron-supplement-oral-route-parenteral-route/description/DRG-20070148
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 10

can iron supplements cause a slower than normal heart rate?

Accepted Answer

No: Iron doesn't  cause slower heart beat.

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