Anemia (Iron Supplements) *update*

Shortstack06

I was told to take supplements but there are so many different kinds, I spoke with my doctor about this and know the amount of Iron I need to intake but I was wondering what works for you ladies as well. I know Nature's Best(?) has an Iron supplement that is 27 mg Iron, but there is also the ferrous sulfate of 325 mg. Is there a certain brand you like better than others? **Update: I was taking 27 mg Iron (this is roughly 150 mg ferrous sulfate) twice a day and as per my doctor began taking the 65 mg Iron once a day on Monday. I had really bad pain in my upper and lower jaw when I woke up on Tuesday, attributed it to swollen gum flair up from brushing too hard. Tuesday night I spiked a fever and the pain was still there along with a sore throat. My doctor gave me away to get the fever down and they called back today. My reaction was to the increased one dose of iron, common side effects you don't think of or that usually aren't discussed, so if you experience something similar call your doctor ASAP. It can be dangerous the longer it goes.

erynpdx

I've been on NatureMade from the beginning and don't have any complaints. My MW has me taking a Vitamin C supplement at the same time for absorption, might be worth asking about that.

ColoradoBoat

Like Anna above, I take the Slow-release iron (Slo FE is the brand name, I think).  I take it in the morning and drink OJ as well to make sure I have plenty of Vitamin C.  I have had no issues with constipation.

ae793

My doctor actually prescribed me mine---it was a little on the pricey side but I haven't had any issues stomach wise taking it. It might be worth asking about if you have any trouble with the OTC--- my prescription is called Integra.

momtoE25

I take a walgreens brand ferrous sulfate. It is by the prenatal vitamins section and specifically says it is for supplementation. I can tell that it has been more effective than the supplement my dr gave me during my last pregnancy. Not sure if it's bc of the way I am taking it this time or not.

Mikesfan

I throw up anything that is not slow release (and ever then sometimes). Its a prescription.

bbynixon2

I take nature made vitamins as well. I havnt tried their iron supplements but like the prenatal I take from them.

LaxMOM44

Depends on how you feel about constipation.

I took iron everyday before pregnancy and just took palafer. Now that I am pregnant and poops are scarce I find more lucky with that gross herbal liquid drink.

marriedinaugust

I take Garden of Life, same brand as my prenatal and D3.

katnine

I use a generic slow fe brand and upped trying to eat more iron rich foods.

Kmm1023

ae793 said:

My doctor actually prescribed me mine---it was a little on the pricey side but I haven't had any issues stomach wise taking it. It might be worth asking about if you have any trouble with the OTC--- my prescription is called Integra.

Same here! I was really worried about constipation but so far so good!

allitor12

Another slow release here rec. By the pharmacist.