Question 1

last year my iron level was a 7 and i i was advised to take iron supplements as soon as possible it s been a year now should i go and get myself tested again ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Getting a repeat blood test to look at anemia can be helpful to decide if you should continue to take iron tablets.

Question 2

do most children take iron supplements?

Accepted Answer

No need : With balance diet with green leafy veggies.

Question 3

is it ok to take iron supplements at night?

Accepted Answer

Yes: but may wish to do in morning when up and about and eating since the pills can be irritating

Question 4

what food  goes good with iron supplements ?

Accepted Answer

Not cereal / milk: They can block absorption. How about fruits / vegetables / bread / protein?

Question 5

how do i go about getting iron supplements ?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacist or MD: Many over the counter iron supplements are available.

However, you may wish (and I would recommend) to see your physician to get a recommendation for a regimen to take that is personalized for you based on your total iron stores, hemoglobin level, heaviness of your periods, etc.

Question 6

will i gain weight if i take iron supplements ?

Accepted Answer

No: No taking iron supplement will not make you gain weight.

Question 7

opinions on what's a good brand of iron supplements?

Accepted Answer

See below: Iron sulfate and iron fumerate are the more commonly prescribed iron pills. The fumerate compounds are more easily absorbed and are more easy on the GI tract.

Question 8

do i need to consult a dr before taking iron supplements?

Accepted Answer

Why are you taking?: Yes, esp. If you are a man! it is generally unwise for men and post-menopausal women to take iron as you get adequate levels from diet. Iron is a pro-oxidant and if you aren't deficient appears to increase risk of heart disease and cancer. Men who lower iron load by donating blood have up to 88% less risk of heart attacks! see http://www.Anh-usa.Org/reduce-your-heart-risk/.

Question 9

what is the highest dose of iron supplements you can take?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Orally it is much as a person can tolerate, usually the pill size is 65 mg. Intravenously a much larger dose can be given at one sitting. You may consult this site for info: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Iron-HealthProfessional/
If you need supplemental iron you may also try iron rich foods: http://www.webmd.com/diet/iron-rich-foods#1

Question 10

can you take 2 doeses of iron supplements at the same time?

Accepted Answer

That depends: What is the reason you are taking the iron supplement, if you are documented iron deficient, then taking two doses at the same time, may make you more constipated, but is not likely to be harmful.

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Last year my iron level was a 7 and i i was advised to take iron supplements as soon as possible it s been a year now should i go and get myself tested again ?

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Do most children take iron supplements?

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Is it ok to take iron supplements at night?

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What food goes good with iron supplements ?

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How do i go about getting iron supplements ?

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Will i gain weight if i take iron supplements ?

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Opinions on what's a good brand of iron supplements?

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Do i need to consult a dr before taking iron supplements?

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Can you take 2 doeses of iron supplements at the same time?

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