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What are the precautions associated with taking iron supplements?
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Not to be taken by those with hemochromatosis and with doctor's advice for kidney infection, Alcoholism, liver disease, rheumatoid arthritis, Asthma, Heart disease, colitis, and stomach ulcer.
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∙ 9y agoIron supplements should be taken upon the advice of a medical professional. Your doctor might advise you to begin taking iron supplements if you are anemic.
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∙ 13y agoIngesting excessive iron can be toxic and can be fatal in children. For this reason, iron supplements should be taken only under the recommendation and supervision of a doctor.
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What disease is associated with iron?
Low iron is associated with Anemia. I have low iron (low hemoglobin) levels. It is called being anemic. It is usually fixed with taking iron supplements.
Why do you have diarrhea while taking iron supplements?
someone got poo problems!
How can the amount iron in the system be bolstered?
The physician may recommend taking iron supplements or certain vitamins that help get iron into the body.
People with the condition known as iron overload may be adversely affected from taking supplements of?
ascorbic acid.
What compounds cause anemia?
Anemia is caused by a lack of iron in a person's bloodstream. Eating red meat or taking iron supplements can cure anemia.
Is it safe to mix doxycycline with daily multivitamins?
Do not take iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids, or laxatives within 2 hours before or after taking doxycycline.
What is the definition of elemental iron?
Elemental iron is a form of a mineral iron that helps the functions of the body. It is always best to seek advice from a doctor before taking any type of supplements.
Where can you buy iron supplements?
One can purchase iron supplements from a variety of stores. Stores such as Target, Vitamin Shoppe, Walgreens, Amazon, and Walmart sell iron supplements.
How do you improve the absorption of iron from supplements when taking them with something.?
tea. b. meat. c. milk. d. whole-grain bread
I just started taking iron supplements a little over a week ago and I am now 5 days late on my period. Are the iron supplements causing this?
I just started taking iron supplements a little over a week ago and I am now 5 days late on getting my period. Are the iron supplements causing this? Before people ask, no, I'm NOT pregnant and I am eating as I normally would so I'm just wondering what effect the iron is having on my body. 5 Days may not seem like a long time but for me it is, I have NEVER been late, usually I am one or two days early. I am having the regular cramping that goes along with periods but no bleeding. Any thoughts?
What drug interactions occur when taking iron?
Iron supplements may react with antacids, acetohydroxamic acid (Lithostat), dimercaprol, etidronate, fluoroquinolones and they can decrease the effectiveness of certain tetracyclines (antibiotics).
What interactions do iron supplements have?
The iron will reduce the effectiveness of the antibiotic. Also, iron supplements reduces the effectiveness of levodopa, which is used in treatment of Parkinson's disease.
