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Ferrous fumarate/folic acid

(27 Posts)
Allira Tue 04-Nov-25 14:43:05

Good question, Maybee.
Apparently I'm on the anaemic side of the limit, despite taking over the counter iron tablets with B vitamins, according to a recent blood test. The young doctor said she'd check again in four months to see if I needed to be prescribed iron tablets which sounded a much higher dose than the ones I bought.
In the meantime ?? She didn't seem too bothered.
It's obvious when my haemoglobin levels are low because I start to feel extra tired and light-headed so that's when I take the over-the-counter tablets.
I'll be interested in other replies.

MayBee70 Tue 04-Nov-25 14:28:10

Has anyone been put on these for anaemia. On top of my cholesterol being high I’m also anaemiac. Wish I hadn’t asked for a check up, now. I was feeling reasonably well but now just want to lie on a chaise longue, taking smelling salts having a fit of the vapours (I’m a bit of a worrier shock…)