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

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I was diagnosed with anemia and received 3 pints of blood. My blood count is just under normal right now, 11.5, but my iron stays at a 4. My hematologist put me on repliva last month and I hate it! It makes me dizzy, loss of appetite, stomach pain and tired. I was not concerned with the bathroom issues since they were expected, but the side effects don't make sense. Iron is susposto make ... Show Full Comment

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I was diagnosed with anemia and received 3 pints of blood. My blood count is just under normal right now, 11.5, but my iron stays at a 4. My hematologist put me on repliva last month and I hate it! It makes me dizzy, loss of appetite, stomach pain and tired. I was not concerned with the bathroom issues since they were expected, but the side effects don't make sense. Iron is susposto make you have more energy, not less. I have taken the medication in the morning and at night. Night is better, but I still feel tired during the day and I colapse by 9:00 pm, after only being awake 13 hours. Since this is susposto be just vitamins and minerals, dizziness and tiredness doesn't make sense. The stomach pain and nausea is to be expected.
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Reviewer: Rita, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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This medicine has caused me sever breathing problems I DO NOT SUGGEST THAT ANYONE USE IT!!!!!!!!!!!

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This medicine has caused me sever breathing problems I DO NOT SUGGEST THAT ANYONE USE IT!!!!!!!!!!!
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Reviewer: rose, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I didn't think I was going to have side effects from an iron supplement and it could be that I'm still not experiencing side effects. I decided to look it up because it's my second day on the med. and I woke up with the worse vertigo (dizzy), the entire room was spinning. Maybe it causes indigestion because sometimes indigestion gives me vertigo. I'll keep taking it. I'll k ... Show Full Comment

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I didn't think I was going to have side effects from an iron supplement and it could be that I'm still not experiencing side effects. I decided to look it up because it's my second day on the med. and I woke up with the worse vertigo (dizzy), the entire room was spinning. Maybe it causes indigestion because sometimes indigestion gives me vertigo. I'll keep taking it. I'll keep you posted.
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have been off and on this drug for the past year and a half. I have never had a problem with any side effects. My doctor prefers me to be on for 3 months then off. I can tell when my hemoglobin levels drop. I usually feel better again within 7-10 days after starting this again. I have been anemic since I was 16 and nothing else has ever worked this well. My levels were below 8 before I sta ... Show Full Comment

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I have been off and on this drug for the past year and a half. I have never had a problem with any side effects. My doctor prefers me to be on for 3 months then off. I can tell when my hemoglobin levels drop. I usually feel better again within 7-10 days after starting this again. I have been anemic since I was 16 and nothing else has ever worked this well. My levels were below 8 before I started and now they are back up to 12. Aside from the expense, I think it is great!
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Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have had no ill effects- in fact no effects at all! I am in my fourth month of Repliva therapy and can assertain no appreciable benefit. I had gastric bypas (Roux-en-Y) 08/2006 and have a slight anemia since. My biggest complaint is the ridiculous packaging! I'm an adult and can take a pill out of a bottle when I'm suppose too. I'll give it a longer chance but I am sceptical...

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I have had no ill effects- in fact no effects at all! I am in my fourth month of Repliva therapy and can assertain no appreciable benefit. I had gastric bypas (Roux-en-Y) 08/2006 and have a slight anemia since. My biggest complaint is the ridiculous packaging! I'm an adult and can take a pill out of a bottle when I'm suppose too. I'll give it a longer chance but I am sceptical...
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