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?

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Dr. Kristel Hunt answered

Specializes in Hepatology

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

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