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I have anemia and my doctor prescribed me these chewable tablets of oral iron but what i'll like to know if these tablets will make me gain weight?

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Dr. Eric Hempel answered

Most likely not: Iron supplementation for anemia will not cause weight gain. Your body will actually function/metabolize better when you are not anemic.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

No: Oral iron tablets will not make you gain weight. If anything- with improved blood count you might have more energy which could help with weight control and even weight loss.

Dr Edalur agreed

Answered 4/29/2014

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

No: Weight gain is not a side effect of iron pills.

Dr Fried and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I have anemia and my doctor prescribed me these chewable tablets of oral iron but what i'll like to know if these tablets will make me gain weight?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Eric Hempel answered

Dr Fried and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Martin Fried answered

Dr Edalur agreed

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Fried and 2 doctors agreed

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