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How sick is an iron tab going to make me?

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Dr. Christopher Nicora answered

Oral iron: Not very sick. It can be upsetting to the stomach but mildly so if you take it once daily. Nu iron is a synthetic brand with less side effects on GI tract.

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Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

How sick is an iron tab going to make me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christopher Nicora answered

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