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Ferrous sulfate 3x a day, i've only been doing it twice because i get really dizzy after taking it. why do i get dizzy? i need to take it i'm anemic

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Should not cause: dizziness.Try taking it with food.Anemia does cause dizziness,if severe.See your Doc to check.

Answered 7/14/2014

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