Do iron supplements make you nauseous?

Question

I'm 28w4d, and my lab showed slight anemia so my doctor wants me to start taking an iron supplement with my prenatal. I took my first one this morning, and started feeling nauseous a little bit later. 
Anyone else have iron supplements cause nausea, or is this probably just morning sickness returning? 
Any tips on how to combat it if it is from the iron? I don't want to deal with nausea again the rest of my pregnancy 😩

Answer

I’ve never gotten sick on them BUT I do get super constipated. Not sure if this effects everyone but I would try a daily fiber 
If they are making you sick though try eating before taking them. Usually that stops it from being so intense

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Might make, yes.

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Nausea is a normal side effect to oral iron. Try taking it with food (and vitamin C for better absorption). If it continues to be an issue, talk to your provider. They may be able to prescribe a different iron pill that releases differently (some are more rapid release than others). 
Also normal side effects - changes in bowels (consistency and color).

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My OB suggested drinking something like OJ when you take them but honestly I just found that taking it on a full stomach works better for me. When I would take it before bed with a little OJ I would wake up slightly nauseous

Do iron supplements make you nauseous?

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