Those who are taking extra iron for anemia come in please:

lovemymaddy · January 2011

When I was at the dr. the other day he mentioned that I could go ahead and start taking extra iron since I was anemic last time around. Is it correct that I should take it at a different time than my pre-natal vitamin? I think I remember that? Maybe so that I don't have an upset stomach due to all the iron at once....Anyone know?

sophiemarie18 · January 2011

I was told to take mine at a different time of day than my prenatals and to be sure not to take them within 2 hours of any milk or calcium since that inhibits the absorption. I typically do this...eat cereal/yogurt for breakfast, have instant oatmeal and orange juice as a mid morning snack and take my iron (the vitamin c is supposed to help with absorption), then I take my prenatals at bedtime. If I take the iron alone, it upsets my stomach, but with a small snack, I'm fine. Just be aware that the iron may change your...um, poop. That was a surprise for me!

vflipo · January 2011

I have to take Iron twice a day (apparently I'm really anemic...). I take it once in the morning after breakfast and once with my prenatals at night. I use the Target version of Slow FE, which is supposed to be easier on the digestive system. I haven't had any issues with it.

Mrs.EmmaLouise · January 2011

My doc never said anything about taking it a certain times with certain foods so I just take them with my PNV. Otherwise I'd never remember. But I'm only borderline low, so I'm not really worried about not getting enough absorbed. Hope that helps, if you google there's a list of foods to avoid taking it and tips to avoid upset tummy.

ctrickey03 · January 2011

vflipo:
I have to take Iron twice a day (apparently I'm really anemic...). I take it once in the morning after breakfast and once with my prenatals at night. I use the Target version of Slow FE, which is supposed to be easier on the digestive system. I haven't had any issues with it.

This! Slow FE is much easier on your stomach and if you can manage it take it at a different time than your prenatal vitamin.

allybaby85 · January 2011

I took slow fe and I took it 2 hours after dinner before I went to bed. Slow fe is slow release so it wont make you feel as bad.

sunflowr0803 · January 2011

The doctor didn't say not to take mine with the PNV, so I take my iron, DHA & PNV all at the same time.

hwsgigles8 · January 2011

I asked my dr about taking them at different times and she said it didn't matter, just to take it 2 hrs before/after dairy. I usually take my pnv in the am and my iron at night.

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