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    Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of ferrous fumarate oral.

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    1-5 of 5
    Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
    10/6/2019 3:21:32 PM

    Reviewer: Ak34526, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    Tried taking those pills for anemia but they gave me terrible side effects, painful stomach cramps, constipation, dizziness and feeling nauseous, will steer clear from it and look for alternatives as way too harsh on my tummy.

    Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
    1/29/2014 12:01:30 PM

    Reviewer: cjy, 65-74 Female (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 2

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 2

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 2

    Comment:
    more constipation and stomach problems with this pill.

    Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
    8/29/2009 9:55:19 AM

    Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I have been lucky as I have had no negative side effects. I have been on it for 2 years and have had no problems.

    Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
    2/8/2009 10:21:59 PM

    Reviewer: Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 2

    Comment:
    This medication has helped me with my fatigue caused by anemia, and has made me feel less weak, but i experienced most of the side effects. The worst were the stomach cramping when my body was getting used to the medication. It lasted about 4 days, but overall this medication is helping.

    Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
    6/4/2008 6:44:12 PM

    Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 2

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    This medication has made me very sick on my stomach.

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