My gynac started me on iron tablets this week and honestly im confused. Should i take it empty stomach or after food, with milk ya juice? Some say it causes nausea so thoda tension hai. How do u all manage it?
Actually, staying on top of my iron pills really helped me recover faster post my C-sec. I used to have it in the afternoon with some lemon juice. Just be careful, it can cause a bit of constipation, so drink lots of water.
Honestly, that metallic taste is so weird, I always need a nice sweet orange or sweet lime right after to wash it down! My doc also said vitamin C helps it absorb better, so it's a win-win for my cravings.
I just set an alarm for 9 PM daily, right after dinner, because taking it on an empty stomach made me super nauseous at work. Keep it on your bedside table with a water bottle so you never forget even in busy schedules.
Mera toh doctor ne bola tha raat ko sone se pehle lene ko taaki ulti jaisa na lage. Thoda paani ke saath le lo aur dhoodh ke saath bilkul mat lena. Khana khane ke thodi der baad hi lena sahi rehta hai.
Listen to me, don't get confused by too much online advice. Just swallow it with a glass of water after your evening snack, and absolutely no chai or coffee around that time. You are doing great, just take it easy.
When I was at Cloudnine, the hospital nutritionist explicitly mapped out my pill timings. She told me to never mix iron with dairy, so definitely ask your gynac's assistant for a proper schedule sheet. They explain it so well.
Look, just take it with water or orange juice, but never with tea, coffee or milk. Calcium blocks iron absorption, simple as that. I did this for both my kids and my hb levels were perfect.
I know how stressful every little pill can feel, I used to check three times if I took it right. It is totally fine, just take it with plain water or orange juice, and try to keep a gap from your calcium pill so u don't worry about absorption.
Dear, iron tablets can sometimes feel heavy on the stomach, so having it after a light meal is usually best. Just remember to avoid milk or tea with it, as they don't let the medicine work properly. DM me if u need any more tips!
Amma told me to take it with beetroot juice, but my gynac said water or any citrus juice is best for absorption. Just avoid taking it right after your curd rice or milk, okay? Keep a gap of 2 hours.
My tracker app had a neat reminder to separate my iron and calcium tablets by at least 3-4 hours. Apparently, calcium stops the iron from absorbing properly. I paired my iron pill with lemonade and my levels stayed great.
Since I had thyroid issues, my medicine timings were already very strict in the morning. My doc told me to take iron in the afternoon with water so it doesn't interfere with anything. Keep getting your blood checked regularly to track levels.
