How do members experience Ferrous sulfate?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Iron deficiency anemia 477 81
Anemia 69 20
General health 25 9
Short bowel syndrome 20 0
Low iron levels 14 11

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Constipation 25
Nausea 4
Black stool 3
Diarrhea 3
Stomach pain 3
Chronic constipation 2

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 1
Moderate 23
Mild 33
None 71

Member evaluations

Wicked13

evaluated on Sep 12, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for anemia: Major
  • Side effects: None

freka

evaluated on Oct 22, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for General health: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None

dschipman

evaluated on Feb 06, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for iron deficiency anemia: Major
  • Side effects: None