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Is 343mg(iron pills+multivitamin) too much for a female of 18 years old? i have heavy menstrual periods so my doctor prescribed me iron pills.
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No: The vast majority of women are relatively iron deficient due to their menstrual periods. They should take an iron containing multivitamin. If iron levels are low, additional iron supplementation may be required even in higher doses than you are taking.
Answered 8/27/2013
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