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This is not a common side effect of ferrous sulphate.
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b
Headache
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This is a common side effect of ferrous sulphate. Patients may also report that their stools look black.
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a
Constipation
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This is not a common side effect of ferrous sulphate.
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e
Palpitations
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This is not a common side effect of ferrous sulphate.
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c
Postural hypotension
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This is not a common side effect of ferrous sulphate.
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d
Hyperglycaemia
Concept
Chapter
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Iron deficiency anaemia
Topic
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Haematology
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A 25-year-old female patient presents with tiredness. Following blood tests, she is diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia. She is prescribed ferrous sulphate as treatment for this.

Which of the following is the most likely side effect of ferrous sulphate?
a