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 | 305 | 75 | |
| 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 | 85 |
Member evaluations
Mare
evaluated on Jan 26, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Moderate
- Side effects: None
tigger13039
evaluated on Jul 01, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for anemia: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
GettingAKidneyAtLast
evaluated on Sep 01, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for anemia: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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