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What Causes Dizziness And Constipation After Taking Iron Supplements?
Hi,iam 33yrs old woman suffering from anemia and was ad used to for iron supplements.im taking iron and B12 twice daily.feeling drowzy,dizziness and feeling sleepy and even little constipation.how long all these symptoms last.i was adviced to take these for one month.
Sat, 29 Feb 2020
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I have read your query and here is my advise.
* The constipation is usual side effect of iron supplementation.
* Addition of high fiber diet with bulk forming laxative as Ispaghula
husk or others with this would aid in the constipation elimination.
* The dizziness would be secondary to pre existing anemia and would
not be the side or ill effect of iron or B 12 medication.
Wish you best recovery and health.
Thank you.
Regards.
I have read your query and here is my advise.
* The constipation is usual side effect of iron supplementation.
* Addition of high fiber diet with bulk forming laxative as Ispaghula
husk or others with this would aid in the constipation elimination.
* The dizziness would be secondary to pre existing anemia and would
not be the side or ill effect of iron or B 12 medication.
Wish you best recovery and health.
Thank you.
Regards.
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