I'm 5 months pregnant and my doctor suggested I take Lupiheme tablets every other day. I've been reading online that it might not be safe. Can anyone help me figure out if I should be taking this? I'm a bit unsure about what to do.

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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Well this tablet is nothing but iron tablet..you definitely need to take the tablet as iron Deficiency is the common problem in pregnancy...do not worry...there are no such severe side effects of the tablet which will affect you are the growing baby...take the tablet without any worry.

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