Although not all of these side effects may occur if they do occur they may need medical attention.
The side effects of iron tablets.
Taking the appropriate dosage of iron is unlikely to cause any side effects.
Or ask your doctor if it s safe to take a stool softener.
Common side effects of iron tablets are abdominal pain cramps constipation diarrhea nausea vomiting and black stools.
Upset stomach or throwing up.
However many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects.
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Iron should be taken on an empty stomach if possible.
In people with hemochromatosis iron could build to toxic levels.
All drugs may cause side effects.
What are some other side effects of iron tablets and capsules.
Be sure to take iron supplements exactly as your.
Taking iron supplements with food seems to reduce some of these side effects.
In some instances however people taking iron supplements may experience the following symptoms.
However food can also reduce how well the body can absorb iron.
Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away.