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What are the side effects of taking iron supplements?

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Mostly GI Distress: Side effects from taking iron supplements are most often diarrhea or constipation and epigastric abdominal discomfort. Taken after a meal, side effects decrease, but there is an increased risk of interaction with other substances. Black stools are not uncommon, but harmless. Liquid form can discolor the teeth and intramuscular injections can be painful and leave a brown discoloration.

Answered 5/5/2019

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Always tired so I had blood tests done and they said my iron and thyroid levels are on the lower side but not deficient. Should I be taking supplement?

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I dont have issues falling asleep I have trouble staying asleep and I wake up just as tired as when I went to bed. Iron is on the lower side of normal and I take supplements but the rest of bloods are fine. I also have depression. Is this all linked?

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I have GERD and am on Nexium but keep getting this recurring burning sensation in the entire right side of my body (side of face, pinky toe and pinky in hand, thigh). I am iron deficient and am on iron supplements right now.

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Can you overdose on iron supplements? If you can then what are the effects and symptoms? Can it be fatal?

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Ive been taking a 65mg iron supplement daily for the past 8 years without any noticeable adverse effects. I recently learned about iron overdose and excess iron storage in the organs. Should I be concerned even though I feel no adverse effects?

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