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A member asked:

If ferrous gluconate and ferrous fumarate make me short of breath should i try ferrous sulfate?

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Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Iron : I am not aware of shortness of breath as an adverse reaction to iron supplements. Shortness of breath may be caused by severe anemia though. You should discuss with your doctor before starting any other irons supplements if your reaction is truly related to these medications.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 9/10/2013

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