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iron supplements

lola_run · 2007-08-23 21:35:07

Does anyone know if there is a big difference between the iron supplements you can buy on prescription and those that can be bought over the counter?

23-08-2007 9:35pm

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Does anyone know if there is a big difference between the iron supplements you can buy on prescription and those that can be bought over the counter?

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#2 28-08-2007 8:24am

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I think these on prescription are stronger(medicines have more iron)

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#3 28-08-2007 6:09pm

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they're exactly the same to the best of my knowledge.

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#4 29-08-2007 7:58pm

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DrIndy wrote:

they're exactly the same to the best of my knowledge.

iirc some prescription iron tablets are formulated to be gentler on the stomach, presumably for people who are very anaemic.

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#5 29-08-2007 8:20pm

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eth0_ wrote:

iirc some prescription iron tablets are formulated to be gentler on the stomach, presumably for people who are very anaemic.

what is 'iirc'?

I think I'll get them on prescription just to be sure. It's more expensive, but I don't want any complications...

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#6 29-08-2007 8:25pm

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iirc =if i recall correctly.

There's really no need to get prescription ones unless you are taking high dosage iron tablets. Besides, that would be up to your doctor.

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