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I'm anemic can i take iron supplements and prenatal vitamins at the same time and not be pregnant im anemic and stay cold and draggy?

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Yes: Both prenatal vitamin and iron supplements can be taken safely together. If you get constipation, can add a stool softener.

Answered 3/2/2013

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