Ferrous Fumarate Tablets

[kloofnek]

I am on a course of Ferrous Fumerate (iron)tablets and notice that my urine has gone red.Went to docs yesterday and he says the tablets are not likely the cause,took a urine sample, been given a five day course of antibiotics and have to give another sample in two weeks as there is blood in it .
Have had an infection since January,slight dicomfort on passing water and my urine slightly dirty,but then went on holiday and was drinking a lot of water as it was very hot(40C) and my urine cleared .But at the begin of March had a blood test and found to have mild iron deficiancy hence the tablets.
I do not drink a lot of water and my daughter keeps telling me to,have tried to but not making any difference.By the way,do not drink alcohol at all.

[kloofnek]

Has anyone ever had red urine whilst taking these tablets?
Thanks

[Sqad]

What is your question?
I agree with your doctor in that iron tablets should not turn you urine red, BUT, blood in your urine, may, just may, be a cause of your anemia.

[bednobs]

i ahve had theese tablets and have not had red wee

[Old_Geezer]

Been eating beetroot ?

[Sqad]

O_G...........there is blood in his urine.

[Old_Geezer]

But the urine had cleared.

[kloofnek]

No..no beetroot,old_geezer.some say it could be the infection...so Squad,you say MIGHT be the anemia,but somehow do not think so,I had anemia 14 months ago which was high,ended up having a colonoscopy,which came out negative,nothing there at all.
We will have to wait till go back to see doc in two weeks....rather worried ,to say the least.
Thanks for answers.

[kloofnek]

I forget to add,that when on these tablets 14 months ago,did not make my urine red.

[Sqad]

O_ G yes, I agree, but it cleared only after antibiotics and we are left with a woman who is anaemic, blood identified in her urine and certainly requires further investigation.......perhaps.

kloofnek....I do not know how old you are, but it is not an uncommon scenario to come across anemia in the elderly, which is never explained. No need to worry, your GP may reassure you and "monitor the situation."

[kloofnek]

I am 73 next week,never had any health problems apart from 14 months ago, which I mentioned.

[Sqad]

OK......nothing sinister comes to mind.
Don't worry.

[kloofnek]

Thank You Squad,will TRY not to worry.
Have a nice afternoon

[woofgang]

If you don't want to drink more water, could you up your intake of juicy fruit and salad veg? Drinking more of whatever you do like to drink, eg tea, coffee etcet will also help.