Question 1

side effects of ferrous sulfate like feosol?

Accepted Answer

Iron supplements: Ferrous sulfate can interfere with the absorption of certain medications like thyroid hormone. It also can cause stomach upset, constipation, diarrhea, and achiness. If one takes excessive amounts of iron over long periods of time it can very rarely cause organ damage such as heart and liver failure.

Question 2

why does feosol (ferrous sulfate) cause diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Uncommon : Most iron supplements cause constipation so if you are getting diarrhea, it is an uncommon reaction.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: feosol (ferrous sulfate) allergy?

Accepted Answer

Feosol allergy: Feosol (ferrous sulfate) is supplement used to prevent or treat Iron deficiency. An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe.  Potential adverse reactions include:  https://www.drugs.com/sfx/feosol-original-side-effects.html

Question 4

i was told to take feosol (ferrous sulfate) 325 mg 3 times a day...but i purchases a liquid iron instead instead...its a iron amino acid chelate 18 mg...do i take it 3?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacist: Ask the pharmacist. He/she will be able to to you if the iron product is equivalent. All the best.

Question 5

feosol (ferrous sulfate) iron supplement constipating?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Try different types of iron since this is a common side effect.  Slow release iron is better; adding more kale/spinach/collards are a great source of iron;  using fiber, miralax, (polyethylene glycol) magnesium from over the counter to prevent the constipation are options.

Question 6

bacofen 10 mg twice daily and nortryptilline 25 mg daily , and feosol (ferrous sulfate) ,can cause severe weight loss?  22 pounds

Accepted Answer

Not specifically.: Baclofen is a muscle relaxant, Nortriptyline is an antidepressant and Feosol (ferrous sulfate) is for anemia. I believe that your depression maybe causing your weight loss and you need to go back to your doctor to have your medication adjusted.

Question 7

is feosol (ferrous sulfate) iron supplement a good choice for anemia?

Accepted Answer

Anemia & iron: Anemia can be caused by different things- bleeding, iron deficiency, vitamin deficiency, related to other chronic disease, related to kidney disease, destruction to red blood cells, bone marrow failure etc. Feosol (ferrous sulfate) iron is one of the good choice only if you have iron deficiency anemia and hopefully can help you- otherwise, you should see md and have further eval to find the cause of your anemia.

Question 8

7 months pregnant friday, anemic, and now taking feosol (ferrous sulfate) for iron deficiency. last week and a half i have had diarrhea. should i stop taking it?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your doctor.: The right answer to your question depends on a lot of factors, including how anemic are you, any other medical issues, what is causing the diarrhea, and how far along in your pregnancy you are. The person who is best position to help you make decisions is your obstetrician. I would call him or her to discuss the diarrhea and to figure out what to do next. Good luck.

Question 9

my daughter 15 is on ferrous sulfate (200mg 3x daily) for anemia since december. she said after an hour of taking her tablet she got diarrhea. is this normal with this medication?

Accepted Answer

: I consider it likely to be a coincidence in the description posted. If you meant to say diarrhea occurred every time she took a tablet for months it would be a different issue &amp; need an evaluation.

Question 10

i have anemia and take iron medication (ferrous sulfate). should i continue if i recently developed hemorrhoids and the iron makes me constipated?

Accepted Answer

Tk ferrous gluconate: It's much easier on the gut, or eat spinach, dark leafy greens have a lot or iron and trace minerals. Hydrate well!

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I was told to take feosol (ferrous sulfate) 325 mg 3 times a day...but i purchases a liquid iron instead instead...its a iron amino acid chelate 18 mg...do i take it 3?

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Feosol (ferrous sulfate) iron supplement constipating?

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Bacofen 10 mg twice daily and nortryptilline 25 mg daily , and feosol (ferrous sulfate) ,can cause severe weight loss? 22 pounds

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Is feosol (ferrous sulfate) iron supplement a good choice for anemia?

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7 months pregnant friday, anemic, and now taking feosol (ferrous sulfate) for iron deficiency. last week and a half i have had diarrhea. should i stop taking it?

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My daughter 15 is on ferrous sulfate (200mg 3x daily) for anemia since december. she said after an hour of taking her tablet she got diarrhea. is this normal with this medication?

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I have anemia and take iron medication (ferrous sulfate). should i continue if i recently developed hemorrhoids and the iron makes me constipated?

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