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Ferrous Citrate Fe-59 Side Effects

The most commonly reported side effects of ferrous citrate fe-59 include dyspnoea, drug interaction, and diarrhoea, based on 76 FDA adverse event reports from 2005 to 2025.

Ferrous Citrate Fe-59 side effects

Percentages show how often each reaction appears relative to total reports for ferrous citrate fe-59.

1
Dyspnoea10.5%8
2
Drug Interaction7.9%6
3
Diarrhoea6.6%5
4
Fatigue6.6%5
5
Anaemia6.6%5
6
Hypokalaemia6.6%5
7
Dyspnoea5.3%4
8
Nasopharyngitis5.3%4
9
Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease5.3%4
10
Vomiting5.3%4
11
Cough3.9%3
12
Anaemia3.9%3
13
Pyrexia3.9%3
14
Malaise3.9%3
15
Pain3.9%3

These are voluntary reports and do not establish that ferrous citrate fe-59 caused these reactions.

Report severity

96.1%Serious73 reports
63.2%Hospitalizations48 reports
2.6%Fatal2 reports

Seriousness is determined by the reporter, not by OpenClaim.

Ferrous Citrate Fe-59 drug interactions

Other drugs that appear in adverse event reports alongside ferrous citrate fe-59. Drugs flagged as a suspected cause appear in the first column. Drugs taken at the same time but not suspected appear in the second.

Also suspected

1
Palivizumab25.0%19
2
Aspirin5.3%4
3
Treprostinil5.3%4
4
Metformin3.9%3
5
Bisoprolol-fumarate3.9%3
6
Amoxicillin2.6%2
7
Clarithromycin2.6%2
8
Esomeprazole2.6%2
9
Furosemide2.6%2
10
Sitagliptin2.6%2
11
Adalimumab2.6%2
12
Metoclopramide-hydrochloride2.6%2
13
Nifedipine2.6%2
14
Eculizumab2.6%2
15
Folic-acid2.6%2

Taken alongside

1
Furosemide17.1%13
2
Aspirin17.1%13
3
Omeprazole17.1%13
4
Allopurinol14.5%11
5
Pantoprazole-sodium14.5%11
6
Ergocalciferol14.5%11
7
Lactulose13.2%10
8
Acetaminophen13.2%10
9
Spironolactone10.5%8
10
Metoprolol10.5%8
11
Rosuvastatin10.5%8
12
Hydrochlorothiazide9.2%7
13
Folic-acid9.2%7
14
Albuterol9.2%7
15
Insulin7.9%6

Co-occurrence in adverse event reports does not establish a drug interaction. Patients often take multiple medications, and these lists reflect prescribing patterns rather than causal relationships. Consult a healthcare provider about potential drug interactions.

Who reports ferrous citrate fe-59 side effects

52.6% of ferrous citrate fe-59 adverse event reports involve female patients and 43.4% involve male patients. The largest age group is elderly at 59%. These figures reflect who reports side effects, not underlying risk.

Sex

Female52.6%
Male43.4%
Unknown3.9%

Age group

< 217.6%
2–110.0%
12–170.0%
18–6423.5%
65+58.8%

What is ferrous citrate fe-59 used for

Conditions and purposes for which patients were taking ferrous citrate fe-59 when the adverse event was reported.

AnaemiaAnaemiaBlood Iron DecreasedGrowth RetardationIron DeficiencyIron Deficiency AnaemiaIron DeficiencyMineral SupplementationProduct Used For Unknown IndicationProduct Used For Unknown Indication

Ferrous Citrate Fe-59 brand names and reporting trend

Ferrous Citrate Fe-59 is sold under the brand name Ferrous Citrate Fe 59.

Brand names

Ferrous Citrate Fe 5976

Quarterly reports (20052025)

201020152025

An upward trend reflects increased FAERS reporting overall, not necessarily increased risk.

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