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Iron Supplement Side Effects?

emmasue18emmasue18 member
in February 2014 Moms
Hi, ladies! 

I am anemic with this little man and I tried getting my iron up naturally as I am very cautious about taking any medications or vitamins of any kind. I couldn't get it up on my own so my OB pushed for a script. I, of course, want whatever is best for the baby so I agreed. I started taking them late yesterday and I woke up today so nauseous and with a wicked headache. I feel terrible. Has anyone else had this happen, will it subside as I get used to the medication?  
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1st Ultrasound 3/18 FHR=103
2nd U/S 3/20 FHR=118!!
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Re: Iron Supplement Side Effects?

  • emmasue18emmasue18 member
    No, my OB said to take it with just orange juice. I may have to though as this is not going to fly for the next 5-7 weeks. Looking forward to the rabbit poo though, LOL! 
    Our angel is in heaven 12/12/08
    BFP 2/25/09
    HCG 3/6=518 3/8=1230
    1st Ultrasound 3/18 FHR=103
    2nd U/S 3/20 FHR=118!!
    3rd U/S 4/1 FHR=169 :)
    BIG U/S 5/22=IT'S A BOY! FHR-148
    DS Born October 30, 2009
    BFP 5/27/11 Stick baby, stick!
    HCG 5/31=140 P=9 HCG 6/2=292 P=11
    1ST Ultrasound 6/15 FHR=109!!
    U/S 8/18=IT'S A BOY! FHR-141 :)
    DS Born January 20, 2012
    BFP 5/27/13 EDD 2-5-14
    U/S 8/17 FRH-141 It's a boy!!


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  • magentawarpedmagentawarped member
    My problem was just really tough poops. Stool softener with the iron helps that, though. Haven't heard of the headache problem, though it may be the food thing, like @Bookshelves said.
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  • halfthetree halfthetree member
    Seriously try Floradix, it's a liquid iron supplement and is the best I've ever used. And I've used a lot (anemia, hemorrage with my sons birth, etc etc).
    It doesn't make me constipated nor does it make me sick. I can take it on an empty tummy, but it's best when you take it with a glass of OJ or a citrusy fruit.
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  • spicysurrospicysurro member
    I agree with the Floradix. I started taking it too and was a little hesitant because I hate side effects but I had none from it!!
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  • nikkks84nikkks84 member
    vit c helps with iron absorption so she told u to take it with orange juice.. but try not to take it empty stomach ..
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  • notreal2notreal2 member
    Can they be taken before bed?  Anytime I have a pill that makes me nauseated, I take it then and then sleep through the discomfort.


     

     

     

     

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  • cjmFeb2014cjmFeb2014 member
    Constipation and nausea are fairly common from standard iron supplements. I take my prenatal (with iron) at night so that at least I don't have to deal with the nausea part. Echoing PP, I take Floradix in the morning on an empty stomach. Awesome stuff. And on Amazon. (:
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