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Iron

Main Ingredients: Iron (AKA: Ferrous Sulfate)

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Vitamin B12	7.5	7.1	0.61	4
Iron	7.08	6.18	2.75	25
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Iron, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	4.3%	6.5%	67.4%	19.6%	2.2%
Balance/Equilibrium	2.2%	2.2%	84.8%	10.9%	0%
Blood Pressure	2.2%	0%	93.5%	4.3%	0%
Breathing	2.2%	0%	87%	10.9%	0%
Confidence	2.2%	4.3%	91.3%	2.2%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	4.3%	2.2%	80.4%	13%	0%
Digestion	4.3%	13%	78.3%	4.3%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	8.7%	71.7%	17.4%	2.2%
Energy	6.5%	6.5%	37%	37%	13%
Eyesight	0%	2.2%	91.3%	6.5%	0%
Memory	2.2%	0%	91.3%	4.3%	2.2%
Mental Clarity	2.2%	0%	87%	10.9%	0%
Pain	0%	8.7%	82.6%	6.5%	2.2%
Patience	2.2%	2.2%	87%	8.7%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	0%	95.7%	4.3%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	6.5%	84.8%	8.7%	0%
Sleep	2.2%	6.5%	65.2%	26.1%	0%
Stress Level	0%	6.5%	82.6%	8.7%	2.2%

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Commonly Reported Iron Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	77.1%	17.1%	2.9%	2.9%	0%
Allergic Reaction	97.7%	2.3%	0%	0%	0%
Anxiety	90.9%	0%	0%	9.1%	0%
Blurred Vision	90.9%	0%	9.1%	0%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	90.9%	9.1%	0%	0%	0%
Chills	97.6%	2.4%	0%	0%	0%
Cold Symptoms	90.9%	9.1%	0%	0%	0%
Depression	90.9%	0%	0%	9.1%	0%
Diarrhea	90.9%	9.1%	0%	0%	0%
Dizziness	91.3%	6.5%	2.2%	0%	0%
Drowsiness	81.8%	9.1%	9.1%	0%	0%
Fatigue	93.5%	2.2%	4.3%	0%	0%
Headache	87%	6.5%	6.5%	0%	0%
Insomnia	90.9%	0%	0%	0%	9.1%
Mood Swings	90.9%	0%	9.1%	0%	0%
Muscle / Joint Pain	95.2%	2.4%	0%	0%	2.4%
Muscle Cramping	90.9%	0%	9.1%	0%	0%
Nausea	84.1%	11.4%	4.5%	0%	0%
Runny Nose	97.6%	0%	2.4%	0%	0%
Stomach Ache	81.8%	9.1%	9.1%	0%	0%
Sweating	95.2%	0%	2.4%	2.4%	0%
Unusual Taste in Mouth	95.3%	2.3%	0%	2.3%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Iron Side Effects

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Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Bleeding	97.7%	2.3%	0%	0%	0%
Bone Pain / Ache	92.9%	0%	4.8%	2.4%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	97.1%	0%	2.9%	0%	0%
Change in Weight	93%	4.7%	2.3%	0%	0%
Discolored Urine	95.2%	2.4%	2.4%	0%	0%
Drowsiness	94.3%	2.9%	2.9%	0%	0%
Fever	97.1%	2.9%	0%	0%	0%
Genital Discomfort	95.2%	2.4%	2.4%	0%	0%
Rapid Heartbeat	94.3%	5.7%	0%	0%	0%
Skin Rash	97.1%	2.9%	0%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Iron

Since taking Iron Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

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03 Jul 2012	It keeps me energized and feeling healthier! —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
03 Jul 2012	It is important to be nourished with every vitamin and iron is the most important for your blood. I feel more energized when taking it. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
17 Apr 2012	My doctor, after drawing and evaluating my blood, suggested that I take an iron supplement. The supplement was an over the counter one, having 150% of the daily value of iron needed in a healthy diet. Since I hardly need meat, she suggested that I buy something with a percentage that high. For the first few weeks that I took it, every time (even with a full stomach) I received painful stomach cramps and became extremely drowsy. After taking it for quite some time, the pains went away, but my symptoms (drowsiness, joint pains, breathing issues, negative moods and etc.) never went away. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
29 Aug 2011	Iron is the best when you have anemia —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
10 Aug 2011	Taking Iron was the best thing I did to cure my anemia! —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use