Question 1

what are the side effects of liquid iron?

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Side effects: Upset stomach, constipation.

Question 2

what side effects are common for iron pills?

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Gi: Causes stomach ache and costipation.

Question 3

doctors, what are the side effects of low iron levels?

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Iron deficiency: fatigue and poor concentration. 
of course if the deficiency leads to anemia. then the anemia will cause exertional symptoms, near syncope , light headedness.
restless leg and sleep disturbances can happen as well.
iron is important to extract energy from nutrition

Question 4

what are the less common side effects of iron supplementation?

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Oral supplement?: Cramps, stomach ache, constipation, less often diarrhea; occasional flare of inflammatory bowel disease. Iv supplementation can cause allergic reaction, fever, joint aches and pains, rash.

Question 5

what are the side effects of iron pills? (for a 28 year-old woman)

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GI: Constipation, dark stools, GI discomforts are most commonly seen.

Question 6

how long does it take for side effects of iron tablets to wear off?

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Which side effect?: Constipation is one of the side effects, and it will go away, once you stop taking the pills, though you may address it taking fiber laxative. If you have other side effects, please describe what those are.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. 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, if you have sex. 
Get HPV vaccine

Question 7

what are the side effects of iron pills? will they help make you loseweight?

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GI issues and no: The side effects are GI issues (nausea, constipation). They will not help one lose weight.

Question 8

what are some of the side effects of low iron levels?

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Anemia: It is not the  low iron levels per se that cause symptoms, but the anemia due to iron deficiency that, depending on severity, may cause symptoms. Please consult this site for information on this topic.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/iron-deficiency-anemia/basics/symptoms/con-20019327

Question 9

how do iron injections make you feel and are there side effects?

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Iron injections: Iton injections are only given when iron supplement can not be taken orally or if iron stores are severely depleted . They can be given by IV or into the muscle . When given IM they have to be given in the hip area and deep . Main safe effect is allergic reaction , such difficulty breathing , swelling of throat , dizziness . Numbness of face . You can read more on WebMD

Question 10

my iron saturation is at 8 but i don't want to take pills because of side effects . what other options do i  have ?

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Getting more iron: You can get iron (i) from many foods. Here is a link to a site that will tell you what foods are rich in i: 

http://www.Redcrossblood.Org/learn-about-blood/health-and-wellness/iron-rich-foods.

You need to rule out a loss of iron to account for your low i saturation, unless you eat a diet low in i. If not,  see a doctor to discuss the reason you have such a low i saturation. Good luck.

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