question: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with anemia last month. My serum iron level was 12. I was put on Ferrous sulfate 325 mg twice a day. My doctor suspected a GI bleed because I have acid reflux that is under control with medications, but I wanted to try supplements first. I am not having any crazy GI symptoms though. They said to try the iron for a month and then go back for another test. I just went for a blood test last week and my serum level came back at 102. I am feeling much better and yesterday I had a follow-up appointment at which my doctor said to stop taking the iron supplements and to retest in three months. That seems like a long time to stop taking iron supplements after having only taken them for one month. I also wonder about the validity of the recent test because I am now reading that supplements can falsely elevate your actual iron level. I was not told to stop taking the supplements before the test. Was the iron serum blood test accurate if I did not stop taking iron for a short period beforehand? Also, is it safe to stop taking iron for three months? I am currently taking Omeprazole, Prozac, and Klopin.