What is Ferrous sulfate?
CATEGORY: Supplements
TYPES:Generic: Ferrous sulfateBrand:
Ferrous sulfate is to treat iron-deficiency anemia.
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How do members experience Ferrous sulfate?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron deficiency anemia | 478 | 85 | |
| Anemia | 71 | 20 | |
| General health | 27 | 9 | |
| Short bowel syndrome | 21 | 0 | |
| Low iron levels | 15 | 11 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Constipation | 25 | |
| Nausea | 5 | |
| Black stool | 3 | |
| Diarrhea | 3 | |
| Stomach pain | 3 | |
| Chronic constipation | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 23 | |
| Mild | 36 | |
| None | 72 |
Member evaluations
Wicked13
evaluated on Sep 12, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for anemia: Major
- Side effects: None
freka
evaluated on Oct 22, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
dschipman
evaluated on Feb 06, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for iron deficiency anemia: Major
- Side effects: None
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