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Iron tablets

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Harryange · 13/09/2020 20:08

I was given ferrous sulphate tablets. Terrible tummy. Now given ferrous fumarate. Is this any better. ...? Please advice

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AnnieMaul · 13/09/2020 21:54

Fumarate was (is) much better for me personally. I'm not sure if that's generally the case or not though.

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MawnyStannit · 13/09/2020 21:56

Yes, the sulphate gave me an awful upset stomach but the fumarate is fine. Remember to take it with vitamin c so that it absorbs properly.

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Mvshrln · 15/09/2020 12:11

Ferrous sulphate can cause constipation/sore tummy (this happened when I took 3 tablets a day) but when I reduced it to 1-2 tablets a day it was fine. Watch out for the black poop it causes! That was a shock. Apparently this is excess iron.

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AnnaMagnani · 15/09/2020 13:50

Fumerate is generally better. There is also evidence that you absorb more iron if you only take it alternate days which is a lot kinder on the bowels.

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