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At What Time Should Iron Supplements Be Taken?

Am taking med for blood pressure. I just read taking iron 2hrs. Before or after taking bp med. will decrease the efficiency and the adsorption. When is the best time to take iron supp? I take 95 mg of iron /day. Losartan Hetz 50 /12.5. Daily Also, L-thyroxine 100Mcg.
Fri, 27 Oct 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
I have gone through the drugs you are taking.
In my opinion, you should take these drugs at following time.
1. Take levothyroxin tablet immediately after waking up, before doing brushing. Don't eat or drink anything 1 hour after levothyroxin ingestion.
2. Take losartan HCTZ after breakfast.
3. Take iron tablet after lunch. Iron absorption is more when taken with food.
If you take drugs in above mentioned timings drug absorption will be highest without any adverse interactions.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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At What Time Should Iron Supplements Be Taken?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the drugs you are taking. In my opinion, you should take these drugs at following time. 1. Take levothyroxin tablet immediately after waking up, before doing brushing. Don t eat or drink anything 1 hour after levothyroxin ingestion. 2. Take losartan HCTZ after breakfast. 3. Take iron tablet after lunch. Iron absorption is more when taken with food. If you take drugs in above mentioned timings drug absorption will be highest without any adverse interactions. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.