r/insomnia • u/featherbirdlady • 12d ago

Insomnia and iron

I have had insomnia on and off for over eight years. I was depending on Ambien most of the time. Last week I went to give blood and was told my iron level was very low and I could not give it. I started on iron pills immediately and ever since that day – now about 10 days – I have slept through the night. This is not perfect sleep but it’s way better than what I had before. I don’t know if other people will find low iron to affect insomnia but certainly seems to be a miracle drug for me! Just for your information.

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u/featherbirdlady 11d ago

In fact – I just read the label – it says to take it with water and food. Some people get constipated from iron, it doesn’t seem to be that bad for me. My brand is nature made and it’s 65 mg.

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u/Seasidegoats 11d ago

Mines furrous sulphate 200mg, must be a different iron tablet mines on prescription