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What should you not take with iron supplements?
You shouldn’t take iron supplements with milk, caffeine, antacids, or calcium supplements. These can decrease the amount of iron that is absorbed. Try to take your iron supplement with vitamin C (for example, a glass of orange juice) to increase absorption.
Can I take iron supplements with other medications?
Iron may interfere with the absorption of many different medications. For this reason, it is best to take iron supplements at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking medications.
Can you take iron pills with blood pressure medicine?
In general, it is okay to take Feosol caplets (or other oral iron supplements) with the high blood pressure medications you mention. There is no drug interaction that I am aware of that would have a negative impact on the effectiveness of either the blood pressure medications or the Feosol caplets.
Are there any drug interactions with iron supplements?
There are iron drug interactions that can reduce the effectiveness of iron. More commonly, iron can impact other medications. Here’s a few common iron drug interactions that you should be aware of.
Are there any medications that impair iron absorption?
Some of these include tetracycline, penicillin, and ciprofloxacin and drugs used for hypothyroidism, Parkinson disease, and seizures. Medicines that reduce stomach acid will impair iron absorption. Your provider may suggest changing these. Wait at least 2 hours between doses of these drugs and iron supplements.
Are there any side effects of taking iron tablets?
Tell your provider about all the medicines you are taking. Iron tablets may cause other drugs you are taking to not work as well. Some of these include tetracycline, penicillin, and ciprofloxacin and drugs used for Parkinson disease and seizures. Wait at least 2 hours between doses of these drugs and iron supplements.
What foods should you avoid when taking iron supplements?
Food Interactions. Taking iron supplements with food may reduce how much iron your body absorbs by 40 to 50 percent, according to MedlinePlus. Avoid taking iron with dairy products, such as yogurt or cheese.