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A member asked:

Took iron pill now my stomach hurts real bad can barely move feels like a bad cramp what should i do ?

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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Take antacid or milk: and find a gentler iron supplement if needed. Good luck,

Dr Italia agreed

Answered 8/30/2017

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