In more severe cases overdosing on iron can cause fluid build up in the lungs liver damage and vomiting of blood.
The side effects of iron tablets.
Upset stomach or throwing up.
What are some other side effects of iron tablets and capsules.
Common side effects of iron tablets are abdominal pain cramps constipation diarrhea nausea vomiting and black stools.
In some instances however people taking iron supplements may experience the following symptoms.
In people with hemochromatosis iron could build to toxic levels.
But if you still have side effects try taking the supplements with food or in two doses.
However food can also reduce how well the body can absorb iron.
Taking iron supplements with food seems to reduce some of these side effects.
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.
Be sure to take iron supplements exactly as your.
Or ask your doctor if it s safe to take a stool softener.
All drugs may cause side effects.
Ibm micromedex along with its needed effects a medicine may cause some unwanted effects.