Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I took an iron supplement 5hrs after i ate and now i feel really nauseous, like i could puke but can't. how can i feel better and prevention method?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Iron ; nausea: Iron supplements can often cause nausea, especially when taken on an empty stomach (which would generally be the case 5 hours after eating). Best to take this one with food from now on. You could try some ginger tea or flattened ginger ale to settle your stomach now.
Answered 3/26/2014
4.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
My 12 yr old ate undercooked shrimp about 6 hrs ago now complaining of a addominal pain and nausea no Diarea or vomiting said he was dizzy a little?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Curious how long after swallowing a Zofran 4mg or 8mg pill does it have the effect of vomit prevention if taken at the onset of nausea caused by IBS?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Been taking iron supplements for 8 weeks now and iron is not increasing but decreasing. What could be wrong. Seeing a hematologist soon. Cancer?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have been vomiting and nausea for about a week now. my back wont stop hurting and today my head is pounding. what could it be?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Can Loratadine help prevent nausea and vomiting due to gastroenteritis? How effective would it be in prevention of vomiting?
How well does IM Phenergan work for the prophylactic prevention of nausea and vomiting due to a stomach virus?
Every time i take zinc supplements .. I always feel nausea and vomiting .. Is it allergies?
After douching i felt nausea, dizziness, and near vomiting. Those ate still there but now i can smell everything. Is this just morning sickness?
Had norovirus two days ago and havent felt same since, ate for a day then puked the next, gas and acid are present, take zofran for nausea and vomiting and Pepcid ac for acid and reflux, now I have sulfur burps, what should I do next?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
