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What Causes High Levels Of Iron In Blood?

Hi. I have too much iron in my blood and don't take supplements for that.
I plan to give blood in a week or two so that may help.
I'm just curious as to why I have an overload in my system.
Is there iron in Lamictal and/or Lexipro?
Should I stop taking a multi-vitamin or other supplements that have iron in them?
Tue, 22 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Stop the supplement if no deficiency is present.

Provide your iron value for giving more comment.

High iron is called hemochromatosis.

According to level of hemochromatosis treatment decided. Deferoxamine like iron chelation can be prescribed.

Phlebotomy done only if iron level to much high like more than 1000.

Congenital hemochromatosis, hemolytic anemia, repeated blood transfusion in thalassemia, etc. are some of the causes.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes High Levels Of Iron In Blood?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Stop the supplement if no deficiency is present. Provide your iron value for giving more comment. High iron is called hemochromatosis. According to level of hemochromatosis treatment decided. Deferoxamine like iron chelation can be prescribed. Phlebotomy done only if iron level to much high like more than 1000. Congenital hemochromatosis, hemolytic anemia, repeated blood transfusion in thalassemia, etc. are some of the causes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.