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Posted 6/29/2012 3:28 AM (GMT 0)
I've been taking Feramax 150 (iron supplements) together with my 5-ASAs since it's easier for my to take it all in one dose instead of splitting it up. I haven't noticed any bad side effects, but I'm wondering if it's safe. Does anyone else do it?
Posted 6/29/2012 4:01 AM (GMT 0)
I don't know about anything surrounding the safety of that combo, but I do have the understanding that iron supplements aren't the best choice.

Have you tried eating liver from pasture raised animals? That's what I'm trying though I don't know yet if my actual iron levels have gone up or not. I do know that I feel better.

You could ask your pharmacist about the drug combo.
Posted 6/29/2012 12:23 PM (GMT 0)
I'm sure it's safe, but you should be taking the iron with something like orange juice to help with absorption. Are you taking all of your meds with juice?
Posted 6/29/2012 12:45 PM (GMT 0)
I take my iron supplements with Vitamin C to help with absorption.  I also take Colazal and have noticed no issues.

As a side note, I've been taking iron supplements for probably 9 years now and have had UC for about 18 years.  I haven't noticed any issues taking iron with UC. In fact I was in remission for almost all that time until this past January when a bad doc told me to stop taking my meds.  I had borderline low iron/ferritin levels before the supplement, now my levels are right in the middle of norm and have stayed that way (until the flare anyway) :)

Posted 6/29/2012 2:21 PM (GMT 0)
I recently had a bout of bleeding hemmies and am taking Ferro-Sequels which is a timed-released product.

Have had issues with iron tabs in the past so....
I cut the caplet in half and take one piece in the morning and one later in the day (both with food).
Also take my slippery elm in the evening before bed.
So far the results are a little gas but no discomfort and BMs are soft so do not irritate the healing hemmies.
Posted 6/29/2012 3:51 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the replies, but what I meant to ask was whether it's safe to take both 5-ASAs and iron capsules together in the same dose. I just don't want them to mix up and form something dangerous.

I'm forgetful about my meds, so I just prefer taking both all at once in the mornings.
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