Is 95 mg of iron a lot?

Question

My prenatal Vitamin has 30 mg and the iron supplement I take had 65.

I am not severely anemic just borderline.

Is this safe to take ?

Thanks!

Answer

Anyone else having bathroom issues on iron pills? 🙈 I was told I'm mildly anemic and was told to get 65mg of iron. I got only 45mg so I could use the slow release tablets and I have gotten hemorrhoids for the first time in my life which is a) embarrassing b) uncomfortable c) scary (because the hemorrhoids keep bursting!)

I stopped taking the pills until my next appointment so I can discuss the issue with my doctor. Any suggestions?!

Answer

That is crazy high!!! And you will surely be constipated! I never take anything over 20mg

Answer

My hemoglobin was 10.6, which the nurse described as borderline and am prescribed 325 mg of Iron twice a day, plus what's in my prenatal vitamin. So compared to what I'm taking, I'd say it's not a lot.

Is 95 mg of iron a lot?

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