Iron Tablets

[Flame]

Evening ladies

I have been prescribed iron tablets but i am a bit unsure how many to take because i am sure the midwife said to take 1 a day but the packets i have been given say 1 to be taken 3 times a day. When i read the leaflet inside it said 3 a day for anemia but only 1 a day for prevention.

Does anyone else have to take them and what dosage did you take.

I did call my midwife to double check but its an answering service and she never called me back.

Thanks

 

[kirlykird]

sorry haven't got a clue

 

[cloud9]

maybe start by taking one till you know for definate?

 

[littlebump]

Hi Flame

I don't know I'm afraid. My suggestion is that if you're feeling exceptionally tired or have palpatations, or feel a little or a lot dizzy/short of breath then these are symptoms of anaemia, maybe you're meant to take the higher dose. But if you're feeling OK/not bad then maybe just take one a day until you can get confirmation.

Sorry I really don't know for sure - hope it works out OK

LBxx

 

[Flame]

Thanks girls, I have been put on them cause i'm not eating properly and have lost a lot of weight and have keytones and protein in my wee and my hb was................................... cant remember now, i want to say 10 or 28 but i might be wrong, which is making me fuzzy headed and energyless. I think i will start with one and see how it goes.