Best Supplement for Constipation: 21st Century Slow Release Iron Tablets, 60 Count

Good quality and great price

I was super exhausted all the time could not figure out what was wrong with me. Well turns out I am anemic and have to take iron pills. I tried a few other brands one brand, in particular, was requested by my doctor and it did not agree with me at all, I was bloated and constipated all the time so I stop taking them. and just ate more veggies lol. A friend told me about this brand. I must admit I was a little skeptical at first because they were way cheaper than the others I tried. I honestly took them expecting a negative side effect and to my surprise I had none. No Constipation, no bloat, and it is working a lot faster then I expected. Pros: easy to swallow, no Constipation, fast-acting and cheap Cons: 60 tiny pills in a fairly big pill bottle they could totally condense the bottle size IJ

74 persons found it helpful

These work good.

I have iron deficiency. But I can not take iron vitamins at the store or pharmacy because those kinds give me Constipation and diarrhea. I wanted something that doesn't irritate my stomach. One of my friends suggested me to buy this kind at Amazon. And wow. I love these. No more stomach pains. But these kind has 45 mg. The appropriate dosage for a woman is 18 mg per day. So I only take these 3 times a week. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. But they do work great though. I am going to keep on ordering these kinds

60 persons found it helpful

Excellent Slow Fe Alternative

I have chronically low blood levels, so my doctor prescribed Slow Fe. I liked Slow Fe because unlike other iron supplements, Slow Fe released the iron slowly over the day and was easier on my stomach with less Constipation. Unfortunately, Novartis (the manufacturer) recently stopped making Slow Fe and none of the local pharmacies carry it anymore, so I was forced to find an alternative. I tried several store-brand slow-release iron pills, but they all gave me Constipation and stomach aches. I finally decided to give 21st Century a try after reading the good reviews on Amazon. I am happy to say that this product is even better than Slow Fe. It is extremely gentle on my stomach and in the 3 weeks I've been taking it, I have no stomach issues at all. I can't remember the last time my GI system has felt this good. Highly recommended as an alternative to Slow Fe

41 persons found it helpful

Works so far. Recommend

I bought the 21st Century Slow Release Iron for supplemental reasons during my pregnancy. I've been teetering on low levels of iron - about low 10 range and my Doctor- concerned and wanting to ensure avoidance of a possible blood transfusion when it's time for baby arrival advised to start taking additional iron supplement. I started these about 2 months now ( June 21st is when they were delivered). I take it daily since in the morning on empty stomach and wait an hour to start eating or drinking coffee ( coffee is known to prevent iron absorption). I also take a prenatal vitamin which gives 27mg of iron. I went and got my blood withdrawn 3 days ago during my gestational glucose test and my Iron is at 11. So they definitely work. I might need to take one extra pill throughout the week to just help me keep it up, because I haven't really changed my diet to increase my iron. Anyway, get these. They don't bother me on empty stomach. i haven't really suffered Constipation, there are times depending on what I'm eating I can get it. It hasn't been harsh this pregnancy. As my first though. Take a Fiber or probiotic supplement it will help ( no laxatives - very unhealthy to take daily). The price point is great. They look just like the popular name brand slo fe and size of tablet if not mistaken is similar too ( took these my first pregnancy). These have 45mg iron sulfate & they have calcium 31mg. Getting ready to order my 2nd bottle soon

12 persons found it helpful

Working So Far!!

I have anemia, moderate. My heart speeds up at times and I've experienced hair loss. I was feeling drained. Under eye circles. Ugh. It's been 8 days and I can tell a difference in my energy levels. No upset stomach or Constipation. I'm getting blood drawn again this week so I'm curious to see any differences. Will come back and update as needed. Be well! **** 4 month update: Just got my blood drawn again and my stats are now in normal range. My Ferritin was 12 and now it is at 28. It's a standard range but I'm shooting for 35-40. My hands and feet are warm and my hair (edges) are growing back in. My skin looks healthy and my eyes no longer look tired. These pills will work but be patient

11 persons found it helpful

Good pregnancy iron supplement

I was told to take 30-50mg of iron a day after week 20 of my pregnancy, and these where cheap and fit the bill. I've been taking them for several weeks now, and I haven't noticed any increase in stomach problem and Constipation. I also usually take it on an empty stomach (the bottle says to take with a meal) because I've read that increases your absorption (but may make GI complications stronger as well). My next blood test in in 4 weeks, if my blood iron is good I won't update this review. If it's bad I'll make sure to

5 persons found it helpful

Seems to work

I ordered these because I was always cold and tired and thought maybe I need more iron. So I stumbled across these and the reviews were great, so I thought I'd try them. Well after about a week of taking these, I must say, I am no longer freezing cold all the time and I do seem to have more energy. Also, I have had no side effects and no Constipation with these. So I am happy...and I'm not turning our heater on throughout the day anymore

4 persons found it helpful

Like this product

Have been taking this after i found out that i have mild anemia in my Pregnancy on top of my prenatals and it did not cause any Constipation. They are small tablets very easy to swollow. I bought this for the 2nd time and I'm happy with it it is very affordable in comparison to the Slow Fe bran

3 persons found it helpful

Small round but thick pills

Iron supplements tend to cause Constipation. Slow release Slow-Fe is recommended to avoid that; I've been battling Constipation all my life, so this form was a no-brainer for me. The tablets are small, round, but bulging on top and bottom so it's almost like a sphere instead of a disk. I don't think any other shape could be as easy to swallow, unless maybe an oblong. I can't attest to the effectiveness of these pills, as my iron was so low that I had to get infusions; I started these pills to help build up my iron a little bit while waiting for the infusions to take effect. Needless to say, they did not have a noticeable effect in those few days

One person found it helpful

Does NOT work as well as Slow Fe

I have been Anemic for years and have tried most if not all the iron supplements. This product seems like a great deal for the money but it is not nearly as affective and gastro friendly as the name brand Slow Fe. Any of y'all that have to take iron already know that Constipation can be a real issues. This product was not nearly as bad as the little green pills I took years ago but it definitely didn't “help” keep things moving either. Slow Fe is more expensive but worth the money to me

One person found it helpful

21st Century Slow Release Iron Tablets, 60 Count

Gluten-Free High Potency Formula

Gentle on Your System

'Constipation' Match Score: 220

The Benefits of Iron, Constipation Treatment

Description

10 Reviews mentioning 'Constipation'.

Good quality and great price

These work good.

Excellent Slow Fe Alternative

Works so far. Recommend

Working So Far!!

Good pregnancy iron supplement

Seems to work

Like this product

Small round but thick pills

Does NOT work as well as Slow Fe