Will heavy alcohol consumption interfere with the effects of taking Ferrous Sulfate orally for a person with has Iron Deficiency Anemia
Will Alcohol Interfere with Oral Iron Supplements for Iron Deficiency Anemic Patients?
Question posted by kim0922lan on 15 May 2011
Last updated on 20 April 2020 by Irondeficient420
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Alcohol will not interfere with the iron supplement - there are no known drug interactions.
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However, as already stated, excessive alcohol consumption can cause anaemia and it would be wise to try and reduce your consumption.
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Yes! I am iron deficient and rarely drink alcohol, when I take them in the same day,,, ex: iron am, alcohol pm. I get violent diarrhea. Stay away from combining these two. It never happened separately.
Yes, heavy alcohol intake will definitely interfere with iron supplements. If you are taking it for anemia, the heavy alcohol intake is very likely to exacerbate your condition. The reason is heavy alcohol intake will make the oxygen-carrying RBC to be extremely low.
Yes, it does affect the absorption of iron
Yes heavy drinking will affect anemia cause for one thing it is damaging your liver and god knows what else. And will defeat the purpose of even taking an iron supplement.Should really seek help with the drinking and definitely cut down if not stop drinking completely.
Heavy alcohol drinking could be a reason why you are anemic, so I would have to answer yes it would...
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- Ferrous Sulfate prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Ferrous Sulfate (detailed)
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