Common mergansers or goosanders occur in both the Nearctic and Palearctic regions. Although their abundance has been decreasing in North America, they are still the most abundant of the mergansers found there. In North America, common mergansers may breed as far north as southern Alaska and Canada.ow long do they live? The record for the oldest common merganser is held at 13 years 5 months, but banding records indicate maximum longevities of approximately 12 years 6 months for males and 13 years 10 months for females.
Iron supplements may help ease the dry cough caused by taking ACE inhibitors, a type of blood-pressure medicine, according to the UMMC. Iron tablets may also improve the effectiveness of medications aimed at building up red blood cells in cancer and kidney dialysis patients.
What are the side effects of oral iron supplements? Oral iron supplements can cause the following side effects: Dark stools; Upset stomach; Constipation (you may need to take a stool softener) Heartburn; How long will I have to take an oral iron supplement? Your doctor will let you know how long you will have to take the iron supplement. Usually, after your hemoglobin and iron levels are back to normal, you will continue to take the iron supplement for another six months.