Iron Supplements???

My Surgeon says I need to take an iron supplement in the amount of 325mg daily in the crushed or liquid form. I cannot find a supplement that will give me that amount. Does anyone have any suggestions for an iron supplement that meets these requirements? Thanks, Robin

I would check again on that dose, 325mg is what we give in aspirin dose (or 81 mg)... Iron tablets are around 30 mg each... I don't think he meant to take 10 tabs... A dose that high might require IV infusion... The side effects of a dose that high would be staggering... many people have severe nausea from just a 60 mg dose... and constipation that can lead to intestinal blockage from a daily dosing of 60 mgs... I really would check to make sure he meant 325 and not 32.5? (or 30ish)... if he is certain that is what he meant, then be sure to use a fiber supplement and ask the nutritionist where to buy the product.

Thank you. It seems high to me too! I am going to check with the nut at my all day preop class on Tuesday. If I don't get a good answer from her, I'll check with my surgeon later Tuesday afternoon. Thanks for taking the time to respond and give such good advice. I really appreciate it! Take Care, Robin

Hi Robin I have to agree with Kat. I've been instructed to take an Iron supplment in the dose of 36mg/day (for menstruating women, men and non-menstruating women 18mg/day). Stores like Walgreens, CVS, GNC, Target, Sprouts, Hi-Health, and Vitamin World should all carry what you need. I have been told that liquid Iron tastes incredibly disgusting, so you may wind up splitting or crushing a pill. The ones I bought at GNC were small enough for me to split in half and swallow. Good luck! Nicole

That sounds more like it. I'm gonna check it out with the nut on Tuesday. Thanks for responding and sharing your experience and advice. I do appreciate it! Thanks Again, Robin

Take your iron (when you get the dose corrected) with orange juice or other citrus juice (the citric acid helps absorption)... and be careful if you use liquids, they CAN stain the teeth... place it way back in the mouth behind the teeth if you hafta use liquids.

Hi Robin, I too was told a very high amount, I think 365. I called the surgeons office and they say it needs to be high due to the fact they take away the ability to absorb. They said I would have to ask for it at the pharmacy dept. I still feel that is too much and am going to contact the Nut about this. Good luck and let me know what you find out, and I will, as well. Thanks, Wanda

Is that postop? WOW that's a lot, I'd be afraid I'd get an intestinal obstruction.