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Ferrous Sulfate Excessive Hair Shed
I've started taking these ferrous sulfate 325 mg iron supplement, twice daily, for three days. I haven't been experiencing any of the 'normal' side effects that are posted on the labeling, but I have been experiencing excessive hair shed. I want to stop taking them because I believe they may be the culprit, but I've also been prescribed to take them to treat my iron deficient anemia. What should I do?
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Dr. Bipin Ninan Abraham
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Kindly inform your treating doctor about these side effects so that the dose can be altered. Kindly have iron rich food incorporated into your diet. Food items such as Shellfish, Spinach, Liver and Other Organ Meats, Legumes, Red Meat, Pumpkin Seeds, Quinoa and Turkey should be incorportaed into your diet.
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