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How many hours after taking rabeprazole (ppi) or cimetidine do i have to wait to take ferrous fumarate for best absorption?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Many hours: I think it will work better for you to take the iron supplement 30-60 minutes prior to taking any PPI which may suppress acid production for more than 10 hours.

Answered 3/18/2015

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