Iron pills and Multi vitamin pills?

Question

My doctor says that I am low in iron. Heboglobin was 7.5.

I'm 15 ; and my docotor perscribed me to take Iron pills [ 325 mg; have to take it everyday for 30 days] and she also told me to take multivitamin pills that i just bought on my own, they are 18mg in iron. Of course I bought the childrens vitamins. So, I'm a little concerned about when I should take the vitamin pills..

Answer 1

A lot of people have a hard time assimilating iron pills, but a better source of Iron that is much easier for the body to absorbe is Black Strap Molassis, it can be found at any health food store. I took it when I was low on iron when I was pregnant, then I took a tablespoon a day. Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Yes, that is extremely low. Pills should be taken as directed by a physician. But with levels as low as yours, did your doc suggest B12 injections?

Answer 3

I too was prescribed iron supplements and to take a good multi-vitamin, you may want to consider a multi-vitamin without iron as your doctor has prescribed iron, as iron's side effect is constipation you don't want to overdo the iron intake, it's up to you the multi-vitamin to take as long as it's a good one -- personally I take Simply One Women by Super nutrition, on the bottle's cap is "iron fee".

Answer 4

take the vitamin in the morning with your breakfast, then take the iron pill at night with dinner.