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I'm badly anemic.i take 625 mgs of iron(2 pills every am) can i take more?when do i think of seeing a hematologist.my recent blood work showed worse

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Iron: Take three times a day. Take it with orange juice or vitamin c- on empty stomach- to increase the absorption. If after you try it for 3 months or so- you don't have a good response -then you should consider intravenous iron- a hematologist can help. You need also to be evaluated as to the reason why you have low iron to begin with. If you have heavy period- go to see your gynecologist for that.

Answered 8/22/2016

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

See hematologist now: Many things besides iron deficiency may cause anemia, but iron deficiency due to menstruation is the most common cause in young women. It is better to divide the dose of iron during the day. Thus, one tablet taken at morning, midday, and evening is better than three tablets taken at one time. Taking more than that does not help. If anemia is worsening despite iron therapy, see hematologist now.

Answered 8/22/2016

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