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What Causes A Weak Urine Stream When On Iron Pills?
I am a 58 year old male. My doctor recently put me on iron pills twice a day (ferrous sulfate 325 mg) to deal with anemia. Suddenly, after taking it for about a week and a half, my urine stream got very weak. I have trouble starting the team as well. I ve been on prostate medication for years and had things pretty much under control. Could the iron be causing this new issue?
Fri, 31 Jul 2020
Hi,
The low urine stream is less likely to be related to iron tablets. It is mainly your prostate that is causing problems. I would recommend you to get Ultrasound of prostate done again to look for its size and volume. And continue iron supplements.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
The low urine stream is less likely to be related to iron tablets. It is mainly your prostate that is causing problems. I would recommend you to get Ultrasound of prostate done again to look for its size and volume. And continue iron supplements.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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