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Does ferrous fumarate iron causes diarrhea? i'm taking it twice a day and the diarrhea is constant, i can't have infusions, how can i avoid having diarrhea while taking it?

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Diarrhea is very common with Ferrous fumarate. Although iron is Best absorbed on an empty stomach, sometimes taking a small amount of food with ferrous fumarate will decrease diarrhea. If that does not help, you may need a different type of iron supplement. Good luck.

Answered 6/3/2023

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