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Brand Names: Easy Iron EG, Feosol, Ferretts Iron Supplement, Ferrous Gluconate, Folic Acid, Folic Acid Xtra, Iron Folic, Niferex - Poly-iron, Proferrin-Forte, Repliva 21/7, Venofer® IV
Generic Name: Iron
See also: Hematinic Formula, Hemocyte Plus, Slow FE

What is Iron? Iron is an integral part of many proteins and enzymes that maintain good health. In humans, iron is an essential component of proteins involved in oxygen transport. It is also essential for the regulation of cell growth and differentiation. It is available in tablets, liquids, injections, infusions.


Reasons Taken

48 patients in the community are taking or have taken Iron.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
General health 24 52%
Other 10 21%
Slow my ALS progress 10 21%
Stiffness/spasticity 1 2%
disease-related symptoms 1 2%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Iron.

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  0 mg day 0 day 1 mg day 2 mg day 2 tbs. day 4 mg day 5 mg day 10 mg day 16 mg day 50 mg day 65 mg day 400 mcg day 400 mg day 800 mcg day 2244 mg day
  1 Number of Patients: 1 6 Number of Patients: 6 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 3 Number of Patients: 3 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 7 Number of Patients: 7 2 Number of Patients: 2 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Iron or how long patients were taking Iron before stopping.

Currently taking Iron

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
2
2
5
5
5

Stopped taking Iron

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
1
5
3
2
4
Why Patients Stopped Taking Iron (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Did not seem to work 4 27% Did not seem to work: 27%
Other 4 27% Other: 27%
Doctor's advice 3 20% Doctor's advice: 20%
Not indicated 3 20% Not indicated: 20%
Personal research 1 7% Personal research: 7%
Course of treatment ended 1 7% Course of treatment ended: 7%

Patient Reported Evaluations

Results from 2 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.

Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)

Can't tell 100% 1

Other

Side-effects (as an overall problem)

Severe 0% 0
Moderate 0% 0
Mild 0% 0
None 100% 2

Top reported side-effects include: Constipation, Stomachaches

Summary results are based on 2 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.

Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (2 of 2)

  • spider
    Mouth/throat: moderate
    Arms: severe
    Chest: none
    Legs: moderate
    See profile
  • spider
  • by spider
    Aug 23, 2008
  • EfficacyCan't tell
  • Side-effectsNone
  • General health

  • Wayne Lampe
    Mouth/throat: mild
    Arms: mild
    Chest: mild
    Legs: moderate
    See profile
  • Wayne Lampe
  • by Wayne Lampe
    Oct 27, 2006
  • EfficacyCan't tell
  • Side-effectsNone
  • Other
Advice/Tips
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