Question:
5 yrs out and i'm anemia iron pills hurt my stomach and advice

   — mharju2002 (posted on May 2, 2007)

May 2, 2007
Most iron pills need to be taken with food. My iron has been low so I started taking half of a FeoSol tab a day due to taking a multi-vitamin with iron in it also. I spoke with the doctor and she advised that stools would tighten up and to make sure to take with food as it was hard on the stomach. Hope this helps.
   — 1968 Loser

May 2, 2007
I take Sundown's Perfect Iron with a 500mg tablet of Vitamin C. I can take it on an empty stomach and it still doesn't bother me. Have you tried that brand yet? If not, I would give that a try. I was anemic last year (hemoglobin at 6.5) and I took 3 of those twice a day and within 3 months my hemoglobin was up over 11. Good luck to you!
   — rinnchris

May 3, 2007
Hi Marie, If you go to a vitamin or natural store they now sell liquid iron supplements, they are pretty easy on the pouch, so far anyway, just a suggestion but it couldnt hurt to try it, i would start out with a small bottle and see how you do, I do fine with it. Good luck and I hope it helps Diane
   — noboat4u

May 3, 2007
What kind of iron are you taking? Ferrous sulfate HURTS and isn't absorbed well. I take Tender Iron, have for years. I take 12 at a time (300mg elemental iron) and it doesn't hurt. (either end <w>) My iron levels are not just ok, but they are STELLAR, far better than is seen at 12-13 yrs out. I have taken lots of the irons that are "supposed" to be ok, but none moved levels up til I found (made) this one. I take all 12 at once with a vit C, but this one does not need to be taken on empty. Not with dairy, caffeine, eggs, whole grains or other vites, minerals or meds, of course. But I take it with a few bites of veggie or fruit or protein bar.
   — vitalady

May 4, 2007
Definately check the type of iron you are taking. Ferrous Sulfate can be very hard on your stomache. Ferrous Gluconate is much gentler and easier to take.
   — tonyapf

May 4, 2007
Bariatric Edge Chewable Iron has worked for me with little to no complications.
   — Tammy Douglas