Iron tablets make you sick?

[*Star*]

I just picked up my prescription for my iron tablets and took one this afternoon. not long after i was feeling really sick and horrible. came home from work and threw up. felt instantly better.

just a coincidence or could the tablet have made me sick?

 

[LisaJ1986]

When i had mine i felt under the weather. They did warn me though that i probably wouldn't feel well on them. Soon felt better after a few days. Did throw up though.

 

[happy-chick]

When preg iron tablets increased my sickness loads to the point i had to stop taking em x

 

[*Star*]

hmm. well i'll take another when i get back today and see how i go.
my iron was only borderline so i could get away with it.
i dont think it helps the tiredness being at work, so hopefully when that stops ill be alright!

 

[Bexie]

I had to take Iron supplements and they made me really constipated. In the end I started to take liquid iron (not on prescription) and it was so much better, worth a try.

It's called Floridix and is safe to take if pregnant or breastfeeding.

Here's a link to it http://www.florahealth.com/flora/home/C ... /R4771.htm

(Think this is a Canadian site, but you can buy it in the UK at health food shops.

 

[lisa282]

I havent had any trouble with mine tbh, got lovely black poo but other than that they havent made me sick or constipated. My midwife also recommended taking floridix, apparently brings up your iron levels much quicker as it is absorbed into the body easier, and doesnt have the same side effects as the tablets. Might be worth a try. I know you can get it from Holland & Barratt but not sure where else, only thing is obviously its not on prescription Hope you feel better soon x

 

[Miss.Monroe]

same here lisa282! i was sent away from hospital with a months worth of iron tablets! dont feel sick though.

 

[NIE]

The only side effect I suffered from with Iron tabs was the runs. I reduced my dose and the problem got better. xxx

 

[lauramumof2]

I felt like that with the iron tablets, they ended up giving me liquid iron which is boak worthy but my body managed to absorb it.

 

[lea m]

I cant take them they make me soooo sick! Just eat extra Iron rich cereal and dark greens!

 

[Tangerinedream]

I had iron tablets after Jake was born and after the first day I was soo ill- thought I was gonna puke my ankles up! My mw told me about spatone which is a nautual iron suppliment in liquid form, as iron naturally occurs as a liquid rather than a solid. I mixed it with a bit of orange juice every day and it really did the job with none of the nastiness

 

[MummyJess]

I took the tablets in pregnancy number 3. It made me sick for first few days but it did get better as my iron levels climbed. Guess it may just have been a shock to my poor anaemic body!! Nice black poo tho!!

 

[EllieL]

I've been taking iron tablets for 4 days now and although I haven't been sick, I have had a bad upset stomach which was kind of the opposite to what I was expecting, having been told by numerous people how constipated they make you!