| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron deficiency anemia | 477 | 84 | |
| Anemia | 70 | 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 | 71 |
Member evaluations
sumac333
evaluated on Aug 23, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Major
- Side effects: None