Iron is VERY constipating. Extremely so. If you can get by adding more fiber to your diet, that would be great. If that doesn't work, well, check to see what kind of laxative you're using & try to switch to a natural non-stimulant laxative, if you're not already using one. I swear by Senakot Natural Vegetable laxative...pricey, but work great with no cramping & no stimulants, so your system will run a less risk of "needing" them or relying upon them. While you're taking the iron, also avoid binding foods, like cheese & bananas. Hope this helps. Regards--Stargazer2

Thanks, I stupidly took some again today, being female and having my you know I thought I would need it, but now I am miserable! THis is the first time I actually threw up, it is like my stomache was not moving at all I felt so bloated and then naseous.

I wish I could find an iron supplement in a lower dose b/c I do need it, just not so much.

Stefani,
Did you try a bowel softener with the Iron? Liver and egg yolks are so rich in iron. Can you take a break now and then and just get your iron in food? Getting hooked on even more laxatives makes you more dependent on them. Good luck.

Can you take a natural iron supplement, I think there is one made from plants etc.,(I cant take it because Im diabetic and it affects my sugar levels). I dont think that one constipates you, I have this problem also, I take lactulose when I take iron.

iron gives you constipation!! maybe take psyillium husks to help regulate it.