What is Iron supplement?
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Iron is an integral part of many proteins and enzymes that maintain good health and an essential component of proteins involved in oxygen transport. It is also important for the regulation of cell growth and differentiation. Supplemental iron is available in tablets, liquids, injections, infusions.
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How do members experience Iron supplement?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anemia | 306 | 76 | |
| Fatigue | 85 | 25 | |
| General health | 81 | 26 | |
| Iron deficiency anemia | 51 | 9 | |
| Restless legs syndrome | 33 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Constipation | 24 | |
| Nausea | 5 | |
| Stomach pain | 5 | |
| Black stool | 4 | |
| Pain | 2 | |
| Abdominal cramps | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 6 | |
| Moderate | 10 | |
| Mild | 34 | |
| None | 86 |
Member evaluations
loosewheel
evaluated on Nov 05, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for anemia: Major
- Side effects: Mild
jmscout
evaluated on Sep 17, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Major
- Side effects: None
kaykay19
evaluated on Aug 19, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Slight
- Side effects: Mild
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