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Reviewer: ferrous sulfate, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I needed a blood transfusion due to blood loss and severe anemia,900mg recommended daily by physician caused diarea and stomach cramps,started taking lower dosage. I find slow-fee to be gentler on stomach
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Reviewer: meredith24124@yahoo.com, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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would taking this drug affect my blood?
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Reviewer: KyGal, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I started getting really bad headaches after taking this medicine. I just taken it a couple days but if the headaches dont stop I wont be able to continue.
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Reviewer: brenda, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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i am still taking it. it causes upset stomach. still, it does show results that are beneficial.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Drug effective but developed severe rash and itching. On 2 occassions I stopped dosages and rash cleared.
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