A member asked:

I've been diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia, my doctor prescribed ferrous fumarate 210mg 2x a day for 28 days, will i need follow up test?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. David Schechter answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Have it rechecked in 8 weeks to see how much more you need.

Answered 2/4/2015

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Yes : Should start to improve in 2 weeks and be much better in 6 to 8.

Answered 2/4/2015

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