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Allergic reaction to iron tablets or AIBU?

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Mamabear256 · 16/03/2025 14:30

Hi everyone

so I started taking ferrous gluconate on Monday due to low iron as prescribed by the GP. I’ve been advised to take 2 tablets of ferrous gluconate once a day.

Since yesterday my skin has been severely itchy all over. Last night I barely got any sleep as it was so intense. I’ve been on ferrous fumerate in the past and don’t remember this kind of reaction. Has anyone experienced this? Is this a normal side effect that goes away or is it an allergic reaction? There is no rash or anything, just really intense itchiness all over!

AIBU to ask the doctor for a different type of tablet or is this something that will eventually subside and should I continue on them?

Thank you for any advice

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SAHMutiny · 16/03/2025 14:34

Yes, this happened to a family member. Go back, they should be able to prescribe something else.

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