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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 & Efficacy

Reasons and Efficacy
Reasons taken # of patients Major Moderate Slight None Can’t tell # of patients evaluated by
Anemia 4 2
Other 2 0
Fatigue 1 0
Cramps, legs 1 0

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Side Effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Severe
0 0%
Moderate
0 0%
Mild
1 50%
None
1 50%

Most commonly reported side effects

Constipation
1 50%
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe

Dosages

  2 tab(s) daily 50 mg daily 64 mg daily 300 mg daily 350 mg daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Stop Reasons

Why Patients Stopped Taking Iron (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Course of treatment ended
2 67% Course of treatment ended: 67%
Other
1 33% Other: 33%

See all 3 patients who’ve stopped taking Iron

Duration See details about how long patients take this treatment ▼

Currently Taking Iron

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

Stopped Taking Iron

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

Adherence, Burden & Cost See details from patient evaluations ▼

Adherence

Taking treatment as prescribed

Always
1 50%
Usually
1 50%
Sometimes
0 0%
Never
0 0%

Burden

Difficulty being on treatment

Very
0 0%
Somewhat
0 0%
A little
0 0%
Not at all
2 100%

Cost

Paid out of pocket

$200+
0 0%
$100-199
0 0%
$50-99
0 0%
$25-49
0 0%
< $25
1 50%

Report created on November 21, 2009.