Can I take the synthroid at the same time as the iron supplement I was prescribed in the morning?

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Thank you for your answer. How long should I space out taking the synthroid with the iron? I was taking the synthroid in the morning around 5-6am but I will take the iron instead, then the synthroid x? hours later then I can take my multivitamin and dairy 4 hours later, is that right?

Karina Savoie · Accepted Answer

Hello, It is ideal to separate the intake of iron from the intake of synthroid. Taking the two together forms a complex that reduces the absorption of iron and synthroid. In other words, taking both together would reduce the effectiveness of your synthroid. You can take the iron on an empty stomach, 1 hour before a meal or 2 hours after a meal. If the iron causes you too much digestive discomfort, it is appropriate to take it with food. Wishing you a pleasant day! Exactly, you can space it out by 3 to 4 hours. You could take the synthoid at lunchtime, for example, and your multivitamin at dinner.