i DO need to take iron tabs as im so knackered lately....

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what is the highest dosage i can take? and can i get them from the docs??

You have to go to the Docs to get them. I have been on them for 3 months and they have helped. Bloods on Friday to see if they have raised my levels.

how long was it did u start to feel improved?

No - you can buy them over the counter. Ask for ferrous sulphate tablets. I buy them from Boots in packs of 200.

I take one a day now but originally (on doctors orders) was taking 3. I get very anaemic very quickly due to heavy periods and a 23 day cycle.

If you take 3 a day they will make you feel sick and constipated probably.

But do you know that you are anaemic?

It was quite quick really. Maybe the first month. Boots won't sell them to you.

Well, my local Boots won't.

well i lost loads of blood when i had the emerg c-section and was given iron tabs from hosp. ive had it tested for aneamic a few weeks later after that (and also before i was pg) but is all ok.

sagger - what mg is that?

MIne was within the okay levels but had dropped slightly so Doc put me on them.

as i do look so pale atm and one of my friends had said it too!

It says 200mg dried ferrous equiv to 65mg ferrous iron.

Got this pack maybe 8 weeks ago. It's one of those things they usually wave under the pharmacist's nose but they've never refused me.

saggers - how long did yours start to work? Nabs - what mg was yours?

Mine is 200mg.

I've heard that floridex is good for building up your iron levels. You can get it in health food shops.

When I'm really bad (which isn't often as I don't usually let it get that far), I feel better within a few days.

does it cost much??

Less than a blimmin prescription charge! About £2.50 I think.

Ferrograd C is the best brand IMO - no prescription required

Sustained release with Vit C for best absorption & least constipation!