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What are side effects of iron tablets?

What are the side effects of taking iron tablets by pregnant women and what are the reasons for side effects?

  • My wife is pregnant and is in her third trimester ( 7th month). Whenever she starts taking iron tablets, she starts feeling uncomfortable after consuming them for a week. Some times, she feels pain in stomach. Sometimes, she will have frequent nature calls. But, one doctor says that iron is very important and she should not stop them taking despite the side effects . Another doctor says that she should stop taking iron tablets and she will perform iron injections whenever needed. We are surprised that how can any one bear iron injections when they can't be comfortable with iron tablets? We are in dilemma about following the advice of any of these two doctors.

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    If the doctor insists she take iron supplements, I would try buying it liquid form, that way she can control how much iron she is getting. Pregnant women do need it, so even taking just a teaspoon full in a glass of orange juice is better than not getting any at all.

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Are there any side effects from taking a lot of iron? High levels of iron in supplements can upset your gastrointestinal tract. Most commonly, they lead to constipation, which is already a problem for many pregnant women. But you may also have nausea or, more rarely, diarrhea. If you think this is the case for you, talk to your practitioner about it. If you're not anemic, it may make sense for you to switch to a prenatal vitamin with a lower dose of iron. If you are anemic, you may be able to avoid stomach problems by starting with less iron and then gradually building up to the dose you need, or by taking the iron in divided doses throughout the day. Some women find they have less trouble with the side effects from iron supplements when they take a time-released formula, although the trade-off is that the iron is not absorbed as easily this way. If you think your supplement is making you feel queasy, try taking it at bedtime. If constipation is what's plaguing you, try drinking prune juice. It can help you stay regular (and is a good source of iron itself). Finally, don't worry if your stools look darker when you start taking iron. That's a normal side effect. http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/1468.html?scid=babycom_article

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