What is Ferrous Fumarate?
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Ferrous fumarate is an iron salt used for the prevention and treatment of iron-deficiency anemias
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How do members experience Ferrous Fumarate?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron deficiency anemia | 127 | 17 | |
| Fatigue | 4 | 3 | |
| Low iron levels | 2 | 0 | |
| Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome | 2 | 3 | |
| Anemia | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Constipation | 7 | |
| Black stool | 2 | |
| Flatulence | 2 | |
| Stomach pain | 2 | |
| Abdominal bloating | 1 | |
| Abdominal pain | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 9 | |
| Mild | 12 | |
| None | 9 |
Member evaluations
amcor2002
evaluated on Aug 15, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for fatigue: None
- Side effects: Moderate
Rachael
evaluated on Jul 28, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for iron deficiency anemia: Can't tell
- Side effects: Mild
juliaR
evaluated on Nov 06, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Slight
- Side effects: Mild
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