Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I've been taking iron tablets 210mg 3x a day for a week. my hb went from 11.3 to 10.2 - even tho i feel a bit better. how long b4 hb back 2 normal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Week is too short: if you're truly iron deficient, it will take at least 4-6 weeks to replenish your stores and see the concurrent rise in hemoglobin and (hopefully) resolution of anemia.
Answered 6/8/2015
3.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
How long will it take for low iron level of 12 go back to normal or iron tablets?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I was taking iron supplements and my stools were black. They are suddenly back to normal. Does this mean i'm no longer absorbing all of the iron?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Will the folic acid 5mg tablet help increase my iron level back to normal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Dad 70 yrs got anemia. Hemoglobin 9.6. Mcv 110. No vitamin dediciency. Aftrr two month iron pill, feritin 800. Platelts, WBC liver, kidney normal.Mds?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Low in iron. I have not gone to the doctor yet. Will the folic acid 5mg tablet help get my iron level back to normal?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
In one month my iron level went from 12 to 22 on iron tablets 325mg three tines a day, is this good? How long until my iron is back to normal.
I've been taking iron tablets for the past three days. I was a little constipated for two days, and today my stool was black- is this normal?
I normally take 1 65mg iron tablet a day. Today I accidentally took 2. Now I have a headache a little bit. Will I be okay or should I see a doctor?
Will maltofer pill per day raise ferritinin too much if taken for two month? Iron level at high end and feritinin 800. All liver tests, ultr. Normal
I have been feeling light headed and a bit nauseous. my iron and BP and sugar levels are all normal. what could this be? I am on the pill and have taken some a bit later than I should have but never skipped a pill
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
