I've been on iron and flagyl for 48 hours. I'm bloated and constipated, hard to do when you don't have a colon. I've only gone to the bathroom 1x today, and it wasnt much, I looked up both meds and it looks like its probably the iron. I need to be on it at least a month, any tips.
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I had trouble with iron and my Dr. gave me a prescription for a type that is easier on the system--I believe it is called niferate. You should ask about it. I do believe you can only get it by prescription but that was a few years ago so maybe it is over the counter now. It was much much easier to tolerate.
You might also try halving the dose you are currently taking. It might take longer to build up your iron stores but easier for you to tolerate. Good luck.
You might also try halving the dose you are currently taking. It might take longer to build up your iron stores but easier for you to tolerate. Good luck.
Feosol is the easiest Iron to handle. I took it for years and no issues. I tried it recently and I get to constipated. With a BCIR I need to be runny so had to stop. I get infusions when needed now, usually once or twice a year.
I take liquid iron called Palafer. I take it with a small amount of juice (for the vitamin C to help absorption).
I usually take it in the morning, an hour before I eat. My doctor said to take it 1 hr before a meal or 2 hrs after a meal for maximum absorption.
I usually take it in the morning, an hour before I eat. My doctor said to take it 1 hr before a meal or 2 hrs after a meal for maximum absorption.
Constipation is very common when taking Iron supplements. I take this Iron http://www.amztk.com/iron-vitamins and I've seen amazing results. I don't know what they put inside but it didn't constipate me even one bit and they're extremely easy on the stomach. This also contains Vitamin C in it which is the only way Iron can absorb, that means that I did not have to add on any additional supplement. Whoever I recommended this Iron to has not been let down. This Iron has been a real blessing in my life!