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I've ovedosed on iron, will I be ok? 964mg daily

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Handsup · 14/02/2014 14:57

I was prescribed ferrous fumerate 210mg x3 for low ferritin (heavy periods). When the pack has finished I normally buy a new pack minus prescription because it seems to work out a bit cheaper. So ...after taking new pack since Wednesday, noticed I've been headachey, thirsty with a dodgey tum decided to check the dosage of new pack and it's 322mg which I've been taking x3 which according to google I've been overdosing several days. Am I being dramatic or should I call my GP surgery for advice?

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2old2beamum · 14/02/2014 15:30

My advice would call your GP or the NHS help line as too much iron can be dangerous but can't remember the levels. Please call now

Handsup · 14/02/2014 18:49

Thanks for the advice. Called NHS direct and they said I should call or they would call an ambulance based on my symptoms. I assured them I'd be fine driving and definitely didn't feel like A&E material Confused.
Hospital was great (I was in and out in 50 minutes) - apparently I was not in the toxic range but did the right thing in getting checked out.

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2old2beamum · 14/02/2014 19:08

Thank you for letting me know. Many years ago when I was a student a 2year old ate all his mum's iron pills Different with children but I will never forget.It was awful.
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So glad you are ok

EnlightenedOwl · 15/02/2014 17:03

I get my iron off prescription (ferrous fumerate) but as you have realised you do need to be careful you are getting the right strength.

2old2beamum · 15/02/2014 21:00

Thanks for letting me know.....I was concerned.

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