When they arrived at Menotomy around 3:00 A.M., Smith learned that his advance was no longer a secret. He ordered Pitcairn ahead with 6 light companies to secure the bridges at Concord. The town of Lexington was a small crossroads community of 750 people. The British forces were prepared to face 500 militia. At first, there was about 170 militiamen that responded to the initial call to arms.
Possible side effects of iron tablets include abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and dark stools. Intravenous Iron In some cases your doctor may recommend intravenous (IV) iron.
Like calcium, iron is somewhat temperamental. Nausea is one of the most common side effects of iron supplements. But while taking iron with food can reduce the GI side effects, food also can reduce the absorption of iron by an estimated 40 to 50 percent. Iron needs to be taken separately from calcium, soy, and zinc, all of which can interfere with iron absorption.