Reviewer: Anonymous , 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I find the comment about how difficult the packaging is to open. ANY iron I have ever taken is in "more challenging to open" packaging because iron can kill children. Its safety packaging. If you tear the perforated packaging that holds the pill you are about to take, and peel back the backing at the arrow (its already raised for you a bit) and pull it back - it always opens. Its a s ... Show Full Comment

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I find the comment about how difficult the packaging is to open. ANY iron I have ever taken is in "more challenging to open" packaging because iron can kill children. Its safety packaging. If you tear the perforated packaging that holds the pill you are about to take, and peel back the backing at the arrow (its already raised for you a bit) and pull it back - it always opens. Its a safety measure to protect our children from being harmed.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have developed many bouts of diarrhea from this medication. I cannot continue on it.

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I have developed many bouts of diarrhea from this medication. I cannot continue on it.
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Reviewer: roknrolla, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I am a metastatic breast cancer patient whose disease progressed to the bone marrow thereby causing severe anemia. Post chemo treatment I was prescribed this med by my oncologist to help keep my blood levels up. So far it is working. This is by no means a "low maintenance" drug to take. There are several restrictions as to when and how to consume. It also conflicts with other drugs ... Show Full Comment

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I am a metastatic breast cancer patient whose disease progressed to the bone marrow thereby causing severe anemia. Post chemo treatment I was prescribed this med by my oncologist to help keep my blood levels up. So far it is working. This is by no means a "low maintenance" drug to take. There are several restrictions as to when and how to consume. It also conflicts with other drugs so you must be careful and consult with your doctor as to the best way to ingest.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have used this medicine weekly 4 times for about 6 months. My Iron levels came down a bit more and gave me side effects like weakness and weight loss

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I have used this medicine weekly 4 times for about 6 months. My Iron levels came down a bit more and gave me side effects like weakness and weight loss
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