Iron tablets

[VaneM]

I had a call from my doctor saying my iron was very low and they wanted me to take extra iron tablets :( however they make me sick!!! Has this happen to any of you ladies? And why do you think my iron is low!?

[laceylace_2004]

I take my pill with orange juice. I have a loss of appetite, but the oj absorbs the iron in your body good.

[glittergirl88]

Maybe you could try eating some foods that are high in iron?

[brit0585]

I had low iron and had to take extra also. Actually i took it at night with my prenatal and extra folic acid and never had a problem.. but i was told to take the kind called slow fe (fe is the iron symbol on the periodic table) because its supposed to have a slower iron release.. but if you are low on iron then you probably notice you are more tired and it should help boost your energy again.

[baby4bride]

I take flinstones vitamins with extra iron twice a day and the doc said i could even take two in the morning and two at night for extra iron. I couldn't take regular prenatal pills because i couldnt keep them down even at night. Hope this helps good luck!

[VaneM]

Thank you so much ladies!! I'll try everything

[Apeydef]

yes, they made me sick so I take them right before bed now, and if your pre-natal has iron don't take them at the same time. Hope this helps!

[trying43]

Try taking them right before bed.  If that doesn't work try taking them with food.  If that fails u can try different brands.  Good luck.