Iron tablet question

Hi i'm new here and i've recently started taking iron tablets (ferrous sulphate) 200mg 3 times a day.

This is an embarassing question.....

Does anyone now feel sick whenever they go to the toilet?
I personally go at least once a day and now i'm replused by myself.
I know a side effect is blackened stools, but this makes me feel physically sick!
I did feel sick too, but ever since i started taking the tablets with food i've felt better.
It still sometimes comes in waves though.

Anyone else feel the same?


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[michell221]

Multivitamins do that to me.  can you take a smaller dose?

[ice_queen]

Thanks for replying.
I don't know. I'll mention it to the doctor next time i go.
They don't seem to be helping anyway!