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I'm anemia i have been taking over the counter iron pills ferrous sulfare .do i need a prescribe medication?

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Anemia: It depends on the degree of anemia, but most cases can be treated with over the counter iron tablets.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/10/2019

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