A member asked:

Which is better for anemia? ferrous sulfate or ferrous fumarate? i have low iron, ferrous sulfate hurts my stomach. was wondering about fumarate.

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Dr. Helmy Guirgis answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Fumarate, gluconate: Iron tablets help in iron-deficiency anemia. Taking the tablets with food or after eating reduce the side effects of abdominal pain. Both fumarate and gluconate are reported to have less gastric irritations. Cost is a consideration. Thank you for asking.

Answered 6/17/2019

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