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I have anemia and i would like to know if i should keep on taking the medicine even if i don't have anemia?

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What medicine?: If you are taking iron for anemia, you should continue taking it as long as you have menstrual periods. If it is a different medication, please discuss the issue with your doctor before discontinuing it.

Answered 12/17/2014

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