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I've been feeling very fatigued and dizzy for the past 2 days. is it safe to try an iron supplement? when should i seek medical attention?

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Fatigue: It would do you know harm to try a multivitamin with iron if you do not improve over the period of a month I would see if physician to get a definitive diagnosis

Answered 1/27/2015

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