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    Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
    4/8/2017 8:17:15 AM

    Reviewer: Chadilsa, 13-18 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    Been taking 325 mg of ferrous sulfate and it has really helped a lot. Absolutely no negative side-effects. It has put more color into my face, improved my mood and sleep, and regulated my period. It has also improved my cognition and physical performance.

    Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
    4/5/2017 1:39:28 PM

    Reviewer: HL, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    Very bad stomach cramps and erratic bathroom use. Very uncomfortable.

    Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
    2/5/2015 8:31:20 PM

    Reviewer: Mrallniter7, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    After Taking one tablet within 20mins I had pain in my stomach followed by vomiting.

    Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
    9/20/2014 9:48:16 PM

    Reviewer: pcake, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 2

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I begin taking this medicine in July 2014 when my Dr told me to take iron pills for my anemia. I started getting this itching sensation all over and something felt as if it was crawling on my scalp and face. I didn't connect this initially to the Iron pills. I stopped taking the pill for about two weeks and noticed the side effects went away. Still I didn't connect the dots until today ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
    9/15/2014 9:09:37 AM

    Reviewer: Joanne A. Venter, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    I have been taking one pill a day and also have 18 per cent of this drug in my daily vitamin. Is this too much iron and how can too much effect my body??? Can it cause harm to any organs?? Black stools is common, and constipation??? Should I quit my pill for 2 days and see if the black leaves and constipation leaves???? Jo Venter

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